It is true that the multinationals who follow very stringent QC standards in developed countries should be forced to follow similar standards in India and other developing countries also. However banning of these soft drinks altogether is like trying to hide a large pumpkin (the level of contamination in our drinking waters and also other edible commodities we produce)in a bowl of rice (Moreover coke and pepsi are not daily necessities and they are only consumed occationally). If the centre for environment is really concerned about the health of the people rather than publicity should very well bring out the contamination levels in water and other edible commodity, and make our government and MNC pesticide firms accountable for the level of contamination. However the multinational giants should also be forced to follow strict QC conditions
