The Prime Minister and his fellow 'stooges' have overridden the presidential decision to halt the use of glyphosate in agriculture and released 15 unauthorized containers..

15 glyphosate containers released

The Prime Minister and his fellow 'stooges' have overridden the presidential decision to halt the use of glyphosate in agriculture and released 15 unauthorized containers......carrying this chemical, which been earlier held by the Customs, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said at a press briefing yesterday.

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Ceylontoday, 2015-05-28 02:00:00

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15 glyphosate containers released

By Shaahidah Riza

The Prime Minister and his fellow 'stooges' have overridden the presidential decision to halt the use of glyphosate in agriculture and released 15 unauthorized containers......carrying this chemical, which been earlier held by the Customs, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said at a press briefing yesterday.

"When this glyphosate matter came up, the President banned it. Then he said that he was approached by certain companies seeking its legitimate use. He banned that as well. Despite the ban, those higher ups in the government released it without clearance from the Customs. There is a hidden deal between them. Perhaps the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) should investigate this. But that organization was made to impose political victimization.

The chemicals in these containers can be used for 10 years. This rendered the Customs Director powerless. Perhaps that could be the reason he resigned from his position. This chemical was the main cause of kidney disease," he said.
He also added that "we appeal to the President to get rid of this government. We cannot work with such thieves. This is the kind of government that attempts to earn a little bit of money whilst in office."

The General Secretary of the SLFP, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa also added that "the shortest term of government which was a record was in 1960, when Dahanayake was in office for only three months. The next record breaker will be this government, which will soon be ousted" he said.