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We would be compelled to provide them with poisonous synthetic fertilizer as a Government if the people demand so to increase their harvests, Rural Economic Affairs Minister P Harrison said.
Addressing an event in Thalawa Divisional Secretariat the minister said the Government took a decision to reduce the usage of synthetic fertilizer as a solution to the kidney disease and to direct the farmers on organic fertilizer.
However, he said at the recently held Local Government Election the people had given a message to the Government to provide the synthetic fertilizer which causes kidney diseases instead of the organic fertilizer.
“Nearly 100,000 people affected with kidney disease due to glyphosate. Yet the people taught us a lesson that they want it and will not vote for us if not. Therefore we had decided to give synthetic fertilizer from next ‘Yala’ Season for Rs 500,” he said.
He further said that as the government it was helpless as the people oppose any action initiated for their own safety. (Dayaratne Abogama)
Vish Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:03 PM
The vote against you guys was not because you banned glyphosate, it was because you guys never gave an alternative to glyphosate.(The vote was actually because you guys never did anything since you came into power, but this might have played a role.)
Ssen Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:05 PM
PH do not talk of things you do not know.little learning is dangerous.people taught you a lesson for robbing the poor farmers of NWP.
clearlysurprised Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:34 PM
wow, what a thing to say, so the government will give us everything we ask? How nice
Kanchana Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:37 PM
People compel for good governance as well mhen. Why cant you guys see that.
Martinb Milton Friday, 23 March 2018 01:19 PM
What an absolutely stupid, irresponsible statement by this ignoramus. They need to provide the TRUE facts to the Farmers and explain as members of a supposedly responsible GOSL the terrible hazards and health risks if they use such fertilizers. The Farmers are no fools. They will understand but this utter fraud and ignorant person should be shown the door. MM
A W Abdulkany Friday, 23 March 2018 02:22 PM
It's better to eat poison and die rather than live In the country where law and order and justice are not available. People need to live in a country where the rulers aware just and honest and out forward the welfare of the people than their family and friends who rob and cripple the economy.
Observer Saturday, 24 March 2018 07:45 AM
You are a real politician thinking about the people!!!
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