The Singh-Ramesh relationship began spiralling downwards with the MoEF's banning of genetically modified brinjal after Mr. Ramesh held unprecedented public hearings on the issue. Next came the refusal of a mining licence to the Vedanta group in Orissa's Niyamgiri Hills, which would destroy a fragile ecosystem and a vulnerable tribal community. Read the full report here.
Source: Praful Bidwai, The Daily Star.