MP government mulling to ban PUBG (Player Unknown Battle Ground) the battle game that is widespread across the world and has triggered controversy for its “violence and addictive nature”

The government says it has received several complaints that youngsters are addicted to the online game that is affecting their board exam. During a reply to a query Home Minister Bala Bachchan said “We have sought details about the ill effects of PUBG. This is a worldwide game and there is no constitutional provision to take direct action on this. The matter is also related to the ministry of information and broadcasting. We are collecting information from other states and will soon take decision on this”.

BJP MLA Mandsapur, Yashpal Singh Sisodiya, raised the matter in the assembly through a call attention motion. He alleged that PUBG has disturbed the routine of urban and rural area youth and is keeping people mentally and physically occupied in phones.

He added that the violence show in PUBG is as destructive as drugs. The youth are exposed to modern weapons. It has been seen that children are becoming negative towards their life and attitude. The game has been banned by seven states in the country and it should be banned in MP too.

As per the local news, the BJP leader referred to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) too saying it had sent a letter to all the states and recommended a ban on the game. All the states are required to implement it looking at the negative effects of the game, he demanded.  Law Minister PC Sharma stated that “We are studying the adverse impact of PUBG, and are seeking legal opinion on the matter. The government will soon take a decision to get rid of this maniac gaming PUBG”.

As per media reports, Maharashtra and Gujarat have banned PUBG, while Goa, Tamil Nadu and Jammu and Kashmir government have  restricted the game to certain premier institutes and hotels. These states also demanded total ban on the game.

Explaining to the reason why he seeks a ban on the game, Sisodiya said: Recent studies show alarming cases of psychological impact of PUBG, especially on teenagers and their parents. Due to excessive gaming, most youngsters are deprived of sleep, lose interest in real life responsibilities and have constant arguments with their parents for taking away their mobile phone. This leads to a drastic drop in grades in school exams.

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