Lead performers in the Endosulfan Tragedy
>>>THE ACCUSED
A K ANTONY
Chief minister, Kerala
His government lifted the ban despite ICMR's recommendation to stop endosulfan use
ASHWIN C SHROFF
Managing director, Excel Industries
His company is the largest producer of endosulfan in India
PRADEEP P DAVE
President, Pesticide Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India
The mastermind behind the industry's campaign
>>>THE INSIDERS
N G WAGHLE
Former vice-president, Pest Control India Limited
"Industry's lobby with the government is so strong, they can probably buy out the government too"
P D DESHMUKH
Senior pesticide industry expert
"Registration of pesticides in India is a big tamasha. Corruption in CIB is rampant."
>>>THE CRUSADERS
MOHANA KUMAR Y S
A doctor from Padre
He blew the lid on the tragedy and is fighting for the victims
SHREE PADRE
Freelance journalist and farmer from Padre
He provided a network for activists fighting the industry
JAYAKUMAR C
Coordinator, Thanal
His NGO spearheaded the fight against the industry in Kerala