Prabhakar Jha
Jan 19, 2023
Every year, hundreds of birds get trapped in the manja on trees, electric poles and not many of them survive.
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It is not just a threat to birds, but to us humans as well.
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Chinese manja contain minute glass pieces, which is very dangerous.
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Several people riding a bike got critically injured after they got cut by a string of Chinese manja.
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A lot of people buy Chinese manjas primarily because it is cheap and easier to cut the opponents' kites.
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The government should curb the illegal import of Chinese manja.
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Just banning Chinese manja will not solve the problem. Severe punishment should be imposed on all those selling Chinese ones.
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Kite-flying is a traditional sport that is now fast turning into a menace.
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Kites were flown earlier with cotton threads but of late synthetic threads with a sharp coating called Chinese manja are being widely used.
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Everyone knows the dangers of Chinese Manja, but unfortunately during the Sankranti festival it is used.
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