Mothers Against Vaping Calls for Investigation into Riyan Parag's Vape Incident
'Mothers Against Vaping' Wants Probe Into Riyan Parag Incident: 'Our Children Copy Celebrities'
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The women's group Mothers Against Vaping has demanded an investigation into cricketer Riyan Parag's alleged use of a vape-like device during an IPL match. They argue that such incidents could normalize banned products and harm public health, urging accountability from both Parag and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- 01Mothers Against Vaping demands an inquiry into Riyan Parag's alleged vaping incident during an IPL match.
- 02The group emphasizes that e-cigarettes are banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019.
- 03Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point from the BCCI.
- 04The group warns that public figures should not promote banned products, as it could influence young viewers.
- 05They call for strict enforcement of the law and accountability from both Parag and the BCCI.
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Mothers Against Vaping, a collective opposed to the promotion of vaping and e-cigarettes, has called for an investigation into cricketer Riyan Parag's alleged use of a vape-like device during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 28. The group expressed concern that the incident could normalize banned products among youth, emphasizing that e-cigarettes are prohibited in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. Parag has already faced disciplinary action from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), receiving a fine of 25% of his match fee and a demerit point on his record. The group criticized claims that vaping indoors exists in a
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This incident raises concerns about the influence of public figures on youth behavior regarding banned substances.
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