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Soft drinks issue

Sir, — The Joint Parliamentary Committee has vindicated the Centre for Science and Environment's stand on pesticides in soft drinks, and has recommended that the Government prescribe suitable norms to safeguard the health of the country's citizens, especially children. Hope the Government moves fast.

V. Padmanabhan,

Bangalore

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Sir, — The Government should initiate action against the manufacturers of soft drinks in the larger interest of public health.

S.M. Basha,

Kurnool, A.P.

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Sir, — Film stars, sportsmen and other eminent personalities should think twice before appearing in advertisements for soft drinks.

Pravin Rai,

Varanasi, U.P.

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