The sight of streets, buses, and public places stained in red-brownish hues from spit is not just repugnant, but a sign of a decaying civic sense. Pan masala and gutka, common forms of chewing tobacco in our country, pose more challenges than merely being health hazards; they are symbols of disrespect to our shared spaces.

The consumption of pan masala and gutka is not just a personal habit; it is an incivility that affects us all. It has become increasingly difficult to walk down a street or take a bus without coming upon a fresh stain of spit. This issue is even more alarming near hospitals and schools, where the display of such poor civic sense can have further detrimental effects on the health and wellbeing of our society.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 26% of adults in India use smokeless tobacco like gutka and pan masala. This high prevalence, along with the mindless disposal of the chewed residue into common spaces, contributes to the worsening of hygiene and cleanliness standards in our society.

It's high time we responsibly address this disgrace. We, therefore, seek an effective and enforced nationwide ban on pan masala and gutka to halt the pollution of our shared spaces, to advance healthcare goals, and to restore civic dignity.

Stand with us in transforming our society towards a cleaner, safer, and more respectful future. Sign this petition to entirely and permanently ban pan masala and gutka nationwide!