Karna will not allow commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal: CM

Bangalore, Jan 23 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister B S
Yeddyurappa Saturday said that the southern state would not
allow the commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal as it would
sound the "death knell" to farmers.
"Clearly, for any reason, it can't be implemented," he
told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. "By
introducing it (Bt brinjal), it will sound the death knell to
farmers".
Commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal would not be
allowed at any cost, Yeddyurappa said.
The chief minister said he has written to the Indian
Government, stating that Karnataka would not give an
opportunity for introduction of Bt Brinjal for commercial
cultivation. PTI