New delhi sources stated that Prime Minister Narendra modi on Sunday said e-cigarettes were banned to prevent the youth from falling into the new way of intoxication. Meanwhile he also said there are several misconceptions being spread about use of e-cigarettes, including the one which says that it is not harmful for health. Furthermore in the latest edition of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address modi said several harmful chemicals are added to e-cigarettes which have a bad effect on health.
When urging people to shun tobacco, the Prime Minister warned that e-cigarettes, which are used as a "fashion statement", are a new way of getting addicted to nicotine. Perhaps legendary singer lata mangeshkar also joined PM modi for the latest edition of the Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. modi had tweeted earlier "I have a very special guest joining us today during #MannKiBaat. Do tune in at 11 AM”.
Moreover Mangeshkar featured on the show with the Prime Minister via call just a day after celebrating her 90th birthday on September 28. Previously modi has hosted former US President Barack Obama as a special guest on the broadcast in January 2015. Obama had shared personal stories and gave insights regarding what it takes to achieve life goals. Perhaps the first episode of the monthly radio program was broadcasted in October 2014, after modi came into power for his first term in office.
