Supreme Court on Laddu issue

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Food adulteration must be addressed as a public health issue, not a political tool

Sanghnomics: An issue as serious as food adulteration is being used for political agenda. This kind of ‘politicisation’ and ‘communalising’ unfortunately puts the real problem on backburner

Three important incidents have happened over the last few days that should have brought the issue of food adulteration at the centrestage of our public discourse. However, due to a segment of political parties, the real issue has been overshadowed by political positions taken for optics.

First, there was the Tirupati Laddu controversy, where samples of Prasadam were found to be adulterated. Then, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued directives requiring all food vendors in his state to display their names, install CCTV cameras, and ensure that their staff use masks and gloves. The Himachal Pradesh government also announced a similar decision but retreated within 48 hours.

Communalising of public health issue  

Certain political parties in India have been trying to communalise this important public health issue of food adulteration by trying to create a bogey of fear psychosis as if the UP government’s new order is directed to target people of only one specific religion. That seems to have triggered the retraction of this step by the Himachal Pradesh government.

When the names of food vendors would be displayed, according to the Uttar Pradesh government’s new directives, that would cover people from all religions. In the past also the UP government tried to bring a similar rule but there was a political furore over it. An impression was given by the Opposition that the step was aimed to target Muslims. Interestingly, we haven’t seen any adverse response to such steps by Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs and Christians. Only leaders and certain members of the Muslim community and politicians who profess to be their ‘protectors’ have been raising objections.

The Tirupati Laddu row sparked accusations and counter accusations between the current Andhra Pradesh state government and its predecessor thus turning this sensitive issue, which deeply hurt the Hindus, into a political slugfest.

The problem is that this kind of ‘politicisation’ and ‘communalising’ has pushed the real issue—tackling food adulteration in India—onto the back burner, which affects almost every household.

 

Food Adulteration: A ticking bomb   

According to data sourced from FSSAI annual reports, the food adulteration rate in India almost doubled between 2011-12 to 2016-17. Food adulteration rate in India stood at 13% in 2011-12 which increased to 23% in 2016-17, says a research paper titled ‘Food Adulteration in Contemporary India: Emerging Trends and Remedies’ published in 2020.

 In a reply to a parliamentary question in 2021, the Central government informed that in 2019-20,  the government labs analysed 1,18,775 samples, out of which 29,192 samples were found ‘non-conforming’ resulting in the launch of 27412 cases. The number of food samples which failed constitute almost 25 per cent of the total samples collected which is alarming.

Street Food: Public Health Risk

It is important to note that the immediate trigger for the UP-government’s decision was the shocking images which were shared across social media about street vendors or food shop owners spitting in Chapatis or adding urine to fruit juice etc. Inquiries have been made and cases have been registered against the culprits.  The directive of the UP government would go a long way in regulating the street food vendors also which constitute a major chunk of the food industry in India.

According to a Confederation of Indian Industry report (CII) report,  Street foods play an important socio-economic role in meeting food and nutritional requirements of city consumers in the lower and middle-income groups at affordable prices. They are also appreciated for their unique flavours, tastes, and convenience. Street foods also assure food security for the low-income urban population and livelihood for a significant proportion of the people. They are also important in contributing to the nutritional status of the population.

In contrast to these potential benefits, it is also recognised that street food vendors are often poor, less educated, and lack knowledge in safe food handling, environment, sanitation and hygiene, mode of food display, foodservice, and handwashing, sources of raw materials, and use of potable water, says this report.  Consequently, street foods are perceived to be a major public health risk.

According to India's Ministry of Urban Poverty Alleviation, there are over 100 lakh street vendors in the country, roughly 20 lakh of them food sellers.

The CII report highlights that the traditional processing methods used in the preparation of street foods, inappropriate holding temperature, and poor personal hygiene of food handlers are some of the main causes of contamination of street foods. Also, the foods are not effectively protected from flies and dust. For the sake of public health, it is important to understand the epidemiology of foodborne illnesses. This will help in prevention and control efforts, appropriate allocation of resources to control foodborne illness, monitoring and evaluating food safety measures, development of new food safety standards, and assessment of the cost-effectiveness of interventions.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, the issue of food adulteration is one of the most significant issues in public health that has been neglected so far. The recent directive by the UP government is a step in the right direction. The opposition or certain community leaders should not trivialise it by politicising and communalising such steps by any government. The next step should be to have a national policy to tackle food adulteration with all political parties and state governments as stakeholders. Given the divide across the political spectrum, it seems a challenging task but it isn’t impossible.

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We know how the courts operate... So chill bro... 

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56 minutes ago, Joker_007 said:

We know how the courts operate... So chill bro... 

I don't comment on any court based on what I am thinking or what I want to hear from them. 1st day nundi naa stand Tirupathi is not alla tappa temple world wide famous chusi cheyyandi don't drag into politics AP paruvu pothe poyyindhi but Temple ki bad name anedhi never ever good idea Anna. Gujju Gas station vuncle nannu aa day ne adigaru nee AP lo ila Laddu scam anta kadha ani anduke nenu antha fire ayya aa day ne 1st Jail lo veyyandi later bring proper docs to show  not political agenda Anna. Tirupathi is emotional naa family ki poyi gundu kottinchukoni vastharu not only naa pamily every middle class rich poor do. Usually heroes politicians ne gundu kottinchukoru malli Devudu ani kathal padatharu acting chestharu. Real God lovers ki Laddu lo Animal fat ante Cringe Anna you have to play smart sentiment touch chesetapudu.. still we have time really ala jarigithe Jagga gaanni close cheyyandi please anthe kaani don't do yerri baagulodu juttu paiki yegareskunta Sanathana drama acting and BJP is waiting AP ni assam cheyyataniki. Where are Floods funds Anna asal issue divert chesaru successfully. 

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6 minutes ago, Sucker said:

I don't comment on any court based on what I am thinking or what I want to hear from them. 1st day nundi naa stand Tirupathi is not alla tappa temple world wide famous chusi cheyyandi don't drag into politics AP paruvu pothe poyyindhi but Temple ki bad name anedhi never ever good idea Anna. Gujju Gas station vuncle nannu aa day ne adigaru nee AP lo ila Laddu scam anta kadha ani anduke nenu antha fire ayya aa day ne 1st Jail lo veyyandi later bring proper docs to show  not political agenda Anna. Tirupathi is emotional naa family ki poyi gundu kottinchukoni vastharu not only naa pamily every middle class rich poor do. Usually heroes politicians ne gundu kottinchukoru malli Devudu ani kathal padatharu acting chestharu. Real God lovers ki Laddu lo Animal fat ante Cringe Anna you have to play smart sentiment touch chesetapudu.. still we have time really ala jarigithe Jagga gaanni close cheyyandi please anthe kaani don't do yerri baagulodu juttu paiki yegareskunta Sanathana drama acting and BJP is waiting AP ni assam cheyyataniki. Where are Floods funds Anna asal issue divert chesaru successfully. 

Told many times Religion+Govt is not a good combo. Political leaders politics e chestaru e issue ayna. They don't care about facts

BJP AP ni enduku Assam chestundi uncle.

 

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1 minute ago, Sam480 said:

Told many times Religion+Govt is not a good combo. Political leaders politics e chestaru e issue ayna. They don't care about facts

BJP AP ni enduku Assam chestundi uncle.

 

PK Anna drama ardham avvaledha. UP Yogi la trying kaashyam vesi BJ kosam. If you still think he is innocent and genuine nenem cheppalenu Anna. CBN just fire vesadu veedu water veyyakunda Abdhulla Oil vesadu. Vaadu thappa AP lo Kulam Religion yevadu matladadi he is playing as per BJP. 

[Sam480]

11 minutes ago, Sucker said:

PK Anna drama ardham avvaledha. UP Yogi la trying kaashyam vesi BJ kosam. If you still think he is innocent and genuine nenem cheppalenu Anna. CBN just fire vesadu veedu water veyyakunda Abdhulla Oil vesadu. Vaadu thappa AP lo Kulam Religion yevadu matladadi he is playing as per BJP. 

CBN at-least stopped at one point , but mana pk agatledu, nenu pk innocent anukotle.

The no of u-turns he took on ideology makes him questionable

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1 minute ago, Sam480 said:

CBN at-least stopped at one point , but mana pk agatledu, nenu pk innocent anukotle.

The no of u-turns he took on ideology makes him questionable

Nenu @MancodeAnna tho elections mundhe disco petta. He may win but he is a worst than CBN and Jagga. He is pake pakoda and caste and religion use chese oke okka candidate ani. Nenu resume lo petti interview lo cheppe sollu Kanna yekkuva chepthadu veedu. Vaadu bipolar Anna. Meeru chinnapati nundi oka trance la vunnaaremo like PK God ani. I never trust this guy. End of the day he is a artist he can act according to situation adhi marchipoyaru antha. Jabardasth lo rudhinattu rudharu le every chinna hero vachi I am PK pans antam but in reality they are not. Evening or repu kaludham drive cheyyali over to CC @Naaperushiva

[Sam480]

8 minutes ago, Sucker said:

Nenu @MancodeAnna tho elections mundhe disco petta. He may win but he is a worst than CBN and Jagga. He is pake pakoda and caste and religion use chese oke okka candidate ani. Nenu resume lo petti interview lo cheppe sollu Kanna yekkuva chepthadu veedu. Vaadu bipolar Anna. Meeru chinnapati nundi oka trance la vunnaaremo like PK God ani. I never trust this guy. End of the day he is a artist he can act according to situation adhi marchipoyaru antha. Jabardasth lo rudhinattu rudharu le every chinna hero vachi I am PK pans antam but in reality they are not. Evening or repu kaludham drive cheyyali over to CC @Naaperushiva

Lol uncle I'm not a movie maniac and especially naku ee fans associations ante nachav be it for politicians or movie actors.

Most of these people are corrupt to the core and act like saints. It's always about choosing the lesser evil. Power lennapudu everyone is saint

"“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power"

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8 minutes ago, Sam480 said:

Lol uncle I'm not a movie maniac and especially naku ee fans associations ante nachav be it for politicians or movie actors.

Most of these people are corrupt to the core and act like saints. It's always about choosing the lesser evil. Power lennapudu everyone is saint

"“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power"

True Anna. Power lekunte easy to say words and act like saints. 

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2 minutes ago, Sucker said:

True Anna. Power lekunte easy to say words and act like saints. 

Em lenodu enni maatalu ayna cheptadu because vaadi dagara em ledu kabbati😅

[Sam480]

9 minutes ago, Sucker said:

True Anna. Power lekunte easy to say words and act like saints. 

Jagan Anna eppudu suddaposa matalu cheptunnadu when there was violence after election and bad mouthing gurinchi. he should have stopped his mla's when commenting about women in assembly which he dint do.

TDP behaved like a saint when in opposition and now you will see them bad mouthing the same way ycp did

 anduke antunna power lenappudu andaru saints e.

 

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4 minutes ago, Sam480 said:

Em lenodu enni maatalu ayna cheptadu because vaadi dagara em ledu kabbati😅

Antha acting like saints Anna all of sudden ga. Same with DUMP thatha batch. No one is saint all are politicians end of the day. What I don't like somewhere say PK is better than CBN and Jagga adhi picha comedy naaku. At least CBN and Jagga pure politicians but PK actor turned politician he know how to act. Adhe nenu vaanni veskunedhi. Vaadi wife ne vaadiki cert ichindhi about baby but vaadi maariag matter kadhu antaru but vaadi pans can bring any topic 

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Just now, Sam480 said:

Jagan Anna eppudu suddaposa matalu cheptunnadu when there was violence after election and bad mouthing gurinchi

.but when he was cm he did the same . anduke antunna power lenappudu andaru saints e. TDP behaved like a saint when in opposition and now you will see them bad mouthing the same way ycp did

 

I never say Jagga is saint Anna. He is worst and kill Ycheap forever and kadha Anna chepthundhi. He is like Trump. Cases kosam biz kosam vaadu prez same here Anna. Both are same and both are worst. Ala ani CBN and PK desham kosam AP kosam anakandi Anna 

[Sam480]

1 minute ago, Sucker said:

I never say Jagga is saint Anna. He is worst and kill Ycheap forever and kadha Anna chepthundhi. He is like Trump. Cases kosam biz kosam vaadu prez same here Anna. Both are same and both are worst. Ala ani CBN and PK desham kosam AP kosam anakandi Anna 

I'm not a fan of Trump either, Just the fact that I don't like some of dems policies and Kamala akka is too radical .

Too much illegal immigration and I really dint like the way the LGBTQ issues was forced on school kids in the last few years

Economy was better during Trump's previous tenure but that does not mean that it would be better again if he wins again