Tobacco must be banned. Yes or No.

Hi everyone.

Let's further discuss this topic, whether tobacco is banned or not.

In my opinion, banning tobacco is not a great solution because it plays a major role in our GDP. And about the tax rate, it is already very high. This part goes to the government and, in other ways, benefits the people through pensions and so on. I also add one thing, the government should add such compliances like CSR initiatives for every tobacco manufacturing for the welfare of people. This must be strictly followed; if not, your licenses will be revoked, and you will be unable to conduct such business in the future.

I think Tobacco must be banned but not abruptly as it will affect our farmers who are solely dependent on tobacco farming.

Various campaign must be held throughout the year by various Agencies so that tobacco consumption should be minimised and it should be banned for teenagers.

Addition to these things will not only thik our present generation but also the future generations to come.

Farmers on the other hand, should be given an alternative employment.

While an outright ban on tobacco sounds ideal from a public health standpoint, historical precedents show that total prohibition rarely eliminates consumption.

Instead, aggressive bans often push adult demand into unregulated black markets, creating severe tax revenue loss and law enforcement challenges.

In heavily regulated markets like Australia, continuous excise hikes have already shown that rather than quitting abruptly, consumers simply adapt by seeking price transparency.

Adult consumers tend to shift away from excessive convenience store markups toward verified comparison platforms to find legitimate pricing, door-to-door delivery, and avoid unregulated street goods.

Rather than a complete ban, a balanced framework of strict age compliance, transparent digital retail channels, and public awareness campaigns provides a far more sustainable solution for society.