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.Patna,(BiharTimes): On the eve of Quit India Movement anniversary several agro-activists and non-government organisations (NGOs) have given a call for a nation-wide movement in protest against multinational companies (MNCs) involved in Genetically Modified seeds and crops.
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GM Free Bihar Movement and Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) held a meet in Patna on Sunday to announce the movement, named Monsanto Quit India, against the modified crops and seeds, under which activists will submit a memorandum to the state government on August 9.
Companies related to field trials or cultivation of Genetically Modified crops would be opposed on that day. Monsanto Holdings Private Limited, a US-based MNCs, has been made the main target of the activists.
According to the National Co-Convener of ASHA and Convener of GM Free Bihar Movement, Pankaj Bhushan Indian agriculture is seen as a prime multi-billion dollar market by MNCs and national agri-business corporations. However, the agro-activists would not allow corporate houses to take over the agriculture of the country.
That is why they have called for a nation-wide “Day of Action” on August 9. “We will also observe Kisan Swaraj Week from August 9-15,” he said.
Social activist and senior member of ASHA and Vijay Pratap said Genetically Modified crops would destroy agriculture and more farmer suicides are sure to happen.
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