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BJP opposes Karnatakas ban on gutkha, says it would hurt areca growers

Karnataka's one-year ban on gutkha has met with opposition from the BJP, who warn that the decision could adversely affect nearly 1.5 crore families that depend on areca nut agriculture. With Karnataka contributing a large portion of India's areca nut production, the local government justifies the ban on public health grounds, focusing on tobacco and nicotine dangers.

14 Aug 2026 5:46 pm