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No Thamirabarani river water for Pepsi and Coke says HC, but the battle isn't over
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It is indeed a small victory, say activists, but caution against any premature celebration.
Their protests bore some fruit when on Monday, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court ordered a stay, restraining companies which produced Pepsi and Coca-Coca from using the water of the Thamirabharani river. This has come as a major relief to thousands of farmers, who are dependent on the river for their agriculture, and residents who are facing severe water shortage. The online petition seeking the same has more than 82,000 supporters now.
It is indeed a small victory, say activists, but caution against any premature celebration. The final verdict in the ongoing PIL could very well be against the interests of the farmers and the people in the region.
Read more at: http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/no-thamirabarani-river-water-pepsi-and-coke-says-hc-battle-isnt-over-53264
