BGMI ban: Gaming companies urge Modi for 'uniform and fair treatment'
After the government ordered Google and Apple to ban popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), some gaming companies have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting for a ‘fair treatment’ to help foster the gaming ecosystem in the country. Also Read — Indian govt banned 348 mobile apps, some Chinese, that were sending user data to other countries
The gaming platforms have urged the government to provide “a uniform and fair treatment of all entities operating in India”, according to sources. Also Read — BGMI Banned: Impact of BGMI ban on eSports in India
“While capital and infrastructure are critical to the survival and development of the industry, the leading global video gaming companies with their experience and next-generation technology are needed for establishing a robust gaming ecosystem in India,” read the letter. Also Read — BGMI ban confirmed: Check alternatives on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
“There is a greater need for a clear set of standards and framework to ensure fairness and uniformity to all stakeholders. The industry wishes to pro-actively engage with the government in forming a robust set of video games-centric policies based on global best practices,” the letter noted.
TechCrunch was first to report about the letter.
Late last month, the government ordered Google and Apple to block the BGMI gaming app from their respective online stores under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
The game developer Krafton had announced recently that BGMI surpassed 100 million registered users in India.
The letter requested Modi’s urgent intervention in the matter, seeking his “counsel and guidance on working towards a more comprehensive dialogue and discussion
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