Kerala government opposes GM mustard cultivation

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (PTI) The CPI(M)-led LDFgovernment in Kerala today opposed the cultivation ofGenetically Modified mustard in the country and demanded thatthe Centre withdraw sanction for its cultivation. Talking to reporters after a cabinet meeting here, ChiefMinister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Centre’s move to allow GMmustard cultivation has caused concern among people as itmight cause health issues. Besides, the promotion of GM seeds would result in thedestruction of the country’s indigenous seeds, he said. To a query about the LDF government’s liquor policy, hesaid the government has not discussed the issue so far. As per the previous UDF government’s liquor policy, 10per cent of retail outlets of Kerala State BeveragesCorporation have to be shut down every year on October 2, theGandhi Jayanthi day. PTI JRK ROH APRBSA