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State Pulse: Maharashtra: Put off 'beedi' or face legal action

Enough body of evidence exists linking tobacco use with life-threatening diseases and disabilities- Bobby Ramakant Despite of the India's legally-binding Cigarette and Other tobacco products Act (2003) and repeated appeals of India's Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss to bollywood film-stars to refrain from on-screen smoking, there seems to be less compliance in the guise of 'creative liberty'.