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The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
So most of these idiots including BJP affiliated organizations are just saying “it’s bad because it’s science”. The person who said “what’s the need for this crop” – we are living in a world where climate change is very real. If you yield is improved by this then what is your problem. I can guarantee everyone these idiots don’t have an ounce of scientific knowledge to even argue on a rational basis.
These people are similar to anti vaccine sceptic in USA.
So most of these idiots including BJP affiliated organizations are just saying “it’s bad because it’s science”. The person who said “what’s the need for this crop” – we are living in a world where climate change is very real. If you yield is improved by this then what is your problem. I can guarantee everyone these idiots don’t have an ounce of scientific knowledge to even argue on a rational basis.
These people are similar to anti vaccine sceptic in USA.