Protest over Minister's remarks on wild animal crop damage

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A protest by a civil organization was held near the Polduwa Junction today in response to Minister Lal Kantha’s remarks in Parliament that farmers can take any action regarding damage to crops by wild animals within their lands. Protesters argued that wildlife also has the right to live on the land. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Protest over Minister's remarks on wild animal crop damage

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