THIRUVALLA: Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala has asked for an investigation on the death of agriculture labourers after pesticide poisoning. He was talking to media after visiting houses of the deceased.

“These farmers face severe problems. There are complaints against the use of fake pesticides in upper Kuttanad since a very long time. Sanal and Esow are martyrs of illegal pesticide use. Officers from agriculture department are responsible for giving directions. But there aren’t enough officers here. Ignorance of agriculture department is evident. The government should grant immediate economic help to the deceased. Rs 4 lakhs will be granted to Sanal Kumar from Gandhigram project”, Chennithala said.