Potato farmers hit back at PepsiCo, seek compensation for harassment

Call for nation-wide boycott of PepsiCo products, want unconditional withdrawal of legal case

Calling for an "unconditional" withdrawal of its legal case, sued potato growers in Gujarat on Friday said that they have sought compensation from PepsiCo India Holdings Ltd. (PIH) for harassment caused to them due to the lawsuit.

In a press briefing on Friday, three of the potato farmers sued by PepsiCo along with farmer union leaders and farmers’ rights activists asserted that Indian farmers' seed freedoms were non-negotiable.

With support from other farmer organisations and activists, including RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), the potato growers have not only sought compensation but also called for boycott of the food giant's products.