MNCs doing unethical biz, disrespecting laws: SJM

In the wake of the Maggi row, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Sunday targeted MNCs, including those from China, charging them with doing “unethical” business in India and “disrespecting” laws to make profit, and demanded stern action against them.

It also sought a thorough probe into all food products sold in India by Chinese companies. It accused Swiss multi-national Nestlé, the makers of Maggi, of engaging in “inhumane” business practices and “playing with lives of people” after its instant noodles was found flouting food safety norms.

"Swadesh Jagran Manch demands that strict safety norms and standards be fixed for all foreign companies in the business of food products and drinks. We clearly feel that foreign companies are disrespecting the country's standards and are indulging in unethical business practices," Manch national co-convener Ashwani Mahajan said. Hecited the example of Bhopalgas tragedy where owners and officials of the multinational company responsible for the incident got away without being arrested.