The Online Gaming Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, where it was noted that esports will be recognised as a legitimate form of competitive sport in India.
In the just-introduced Bill to regulate online gaming in India, there will be no punishment for those playing online games; it is only the service providers, advertisers, promoters, and those who financially support such games will face the consequences.
Shah introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further amend the Constitution of India and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, apart from the bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Earlier today, Opposition leaders reacted sharply to the government's move to bring several bills in the Lok Sabha today, saying that it is a "desperate attempt" to distract attention from the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' of LoP Rahul Gandhi.
The Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday about online gaming encourages e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them.
"The people have the right to hold elected governments accountable; this bill goes against that. Executive agencies will get a free run to become judge, jury, and executioner themselves. The Chief Minister is removed in the Assembly," Owaisi said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce three bills in Lok Sabha on Wednesday - including the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister who is facing allegations of corruption or serious offences and has been detained for at least 30
AIMIM Chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday opposed the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister facing allegations of corruption or serious offences