Scientists and farmers came out with suggestions on various aspects of the issue and submitted their written plea to the minister. Most of them were against cultivation of the genetically modified (GM) crop. Some scientists opined that there is nothing wrong in it but the government should be more cautious. While Ramesh was listening to the views, protestors took to the streets with posters and placards saying ’BT brinjal go back’. Towards the end of the discussion, the minister himself came out and pacified the protectors who were demonstrating on the road.