Hyderabad, March 28 -- Warangal Member of Parliament Kadiyam Kavya has urged the central government to immediately ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat dichloride, highlighting the serious risks it poses to farmers and the environment.

Speaking during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha on Friday, March 27, Kavya described paraquat as one of the most dangerous pesticides in use, warning that even minimal exposure-through inhalation or skin contact-can lead to severe health complications and death. She noted that the chemical has no known antidote.

"Farmers are frequently exposed to this toxic substance. Its continued use is putting lives at risk, while also contaminating soil and water," she said.

Kavya pointed out that more than ...