India bans public smoking

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India bans public smoking


The decision to ban smoking in public places including offices and restaurants is a healthy initiative but can the government actually get it enforced? In reality, its about compliance which does not seem to be coming forthwith. Tobacco firms have already raised their ante against the government, citing the ban is an infringement of individual rights. Those addicted to smoking are ready with a fresh package of reasons elaborating on the why not of smoking in public places. More so will the poor illiterate migrant population which crams every nook and corner of the Indian cities be willing to give up habit of frequently and openly puffing in public places? Already Bihar has expressed its reservations regarding the practicalities of such a move. Past attempts to ban spitting and urinating in public places have met little success, courtesy our blatant disregard towards basic cleanliness and common good. Either the government enforce the ban strictly or else provide smoking rooms because smokers will continue to smoke no matter what.

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[zzsharka]

The main reason for massive increase amongst young indians smoking is cos of the massive increaase in smoking in Bolywood movies hence the number of teenage girls smokin trippled in last 5 yrs. Only fools deny the link as it is a fact that tobacco companies pay producers to get actors to smoke ie almost all the main characters esp around sex scences to glamorise smoking & it works just like it in Hollywood. They also advertise cigarettes at the cricket ie cricket ads and sponsers.

[ac1513]

The Indian Government will earn a lot of money in imposing and collecting fine from the people who disobey the smoking ban.

[ewelmcc]

there will be a lot of volcanic cold turkeys about then