Is the Government’s Ban on E-Cigarettes a Mistake or a Great Idea?

E-cigarettes were introduced as a healthier alternative to cigarettes. But is there any evidence to back the claim?

E-cigarettes were introduced as a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes. But is there any evidence to back the claim of them being healthier? 

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On 18 September, the Centre announced a ban on e-cigarettes, effective immediately.

That’s right. The Central government has now banned the one actually viable alternative to regular cigarettes, and that’s what we’re talking about today.

This is The Big Story podcast where we dissect headline-making news. I’m your host Vishnu Gopinath. Why has the government banned e-cigarettes? How do people feel about the ban? What do doctors have to say about the ban?

We’ll be hearing from the government, the aam aadmi, and experts who are for and against the ban. Tune in!