BGMI India Ban: Gaming Companies Urge PM Modi For 'Uniform And Fair Treatment'
News 18After the government ordered Google and Apple to ban popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India, 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. The gaming platforms have urged the government to provide “a uniform and fair treatment of all entities operating in India", according to sources. “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. 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.