Green forums deny portraying farmers as ‘mafia’
Environmental organizations in Wayanad have denied allegations that they characterize farmers as a 'mafia,' stating their criticism is directed at vested interests in quarrying and tourism. They emphasize their long-standing history of working with local communities on ecological preservation.
The Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samiti (WPSS) and seven other environmental organisations have strongly rejected allegations by certain quarters that they have been spreading misinformation, saying the accusations are intended to serve the interests of encroachers and the quarrying, resort and tourism lobbies rather than address the genuine concerns of farmers.
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