The Ban on Coke and Pepsi is completely justified. The Govt. of Kerala should be fully supported for such a courageous act. It's shame that the author is able to justify the action these companies that have been dumping products injurious to health on the poor people and exploiting the ground water in the state.
The people of Kerala are strongly behind the Govt on this. Why do you think they elected the Govt. with such a huge majority knowing very well that Achuthanandan would be the chief minister? I don't know where he got the information that local panchayats are in favour Coke and Pepsi plants?. In fact there was jubilation in Plachimada and Kanjikode panchayats in Palakkad district of Kerala over the decision of the State Government to ban the production and sale of Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola.
We should all be congratulating the State Govt for such a bold decision. Author should not have tried to act as an agent of Coke and Pepsi to propagate such lies.