BGMI Ban India Update – The government of India responds after several meetings with Krafton officials: More than two months have gone by since the Government of India ousted the popular BR title, Battlegrounds Mobile India, commonly known as BGMI from all platforms. However, as of now, there is no sign of its possible return as the gaming community looks disappointed in the recent events that have taken place. Meanwhile, thebgmi Government of India finally responded to an RTI that sought clarification on the removal of the title. Here’s all you need to know about the latest developments regarding the BGMI ban in India. For future updates on Battlegrounds Mobile India Ban (BGMI Ban), follow InsideSport.IN.
BGMI Ban India Update
A Twitter user, GodYamrajOP filed an RTI earlier in September, seeking information from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) about the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) ban. Meanwhile, the application featured two queries. They are – the main reason for pulling the title off the official stores and whether Krafton officials had a meeting with the government or not.
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After all the anticipation, the response is now officially available to the desperate fans. The officials confirmed that the title was blocked under Section 69A. Here’s what they had to say regarding the ban.
MeitY reacts to the Ban
” MeitY is empowered to issue directions for blocking access of information by the public under section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. A due process being followed is defined in the Information Technology Rules, 2009. ”
” Based on the requests received through designated nodal officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology i.e MeitY has blocked the game application Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) under the provision of section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. The Information Technology (Procedure and safeguards for blocking for access of information by the public) Rules, 2009.”
As mentioned earlier, GOI also confirmed that they had meetings with the Krafton official. However, it can’t be revealed as Rule 16 of Information Technology Rules 2019 maintains strict confidentiality around such matters. Meanwhile, the gaming stakeholders feel that the title would make its return for sure but the date is not clear yet. So, let’s see what happens in the coming days.
So, these are all about the latest developments regarding the BGMI ban in India. However, as of now, the title would not return before December 2022. So, gamers have to wait for at least a few months to have any clarity.
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