Whether they serve lamb or vegetable burgers is irrelevant. McDonald's is the largest killer of cows in the world. - Maneka Gandhi

It is a win-win situation for us — no harm to janitors by way of daily exposure to chemicals, and cows will be valued more.

For many years, the country has believed these pesticides are vital to keeping away starvation, to advance the green revolution. The main concern was food production and disease control - not public health safety. Some of us believe this must change, but it . . . will take some time.

I have not done anything to merit being thrown out. I don't understand why I am being attacked and held personally responsible. I am more loyal to my mother-in-law than even to my mother.