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Krafton India has released an official statement on the current issue of banning BGMI in India. In a statement addressed to all BGMI players, the CEO of Krafton India has given some assurances and confirmed that they are working with the authorities to resolve this matter.
BGMI, India’s most popular BR game, was recently banned by the government under Section 69 (A) of the IT Act. Sources close to TalkEsport claimed that this banning order relates to data privacy issues and BGMI’s ties to China.
The ban was put in place three days ago as BGMI was removed from Google Play and Apple’s App Store. TalkEsport was the first to break the news of BGMI’s ban in India and Krafton was in touch with the officials to resolve this issue. A Reuters report soon confirmed this and mentioned that the game was banned under Section 69(A) of the IT Act.
The entire BGMI community was demanding statements from the officials and they have provided some affirming words. BGMI professional and coach GodL Ghatak tweeted the official statement.
The full statement reads as follows:
Dear Patron of BGMI, We are committed to the Indian market and are positive about the opportunities in the country. At KRAFTON, Inc. the security and privacy of our user data is of the utmost importance to us. We have always complied with and will continue to comply with all Indian laws and regulations, including data protection laws and regulations. We appreciate all the love and support you have shown us in our journey so far and look forward to continuing our partnership in the future as well. You might have questions about the current situation regarding the most beloved game in the country – BGMI. In line with this, we have been working hard to communicate our sincerity with the authorities involved and resolve the issues. Please wait to hear from us. We will keep you informed of further updates. We look forward to strengthening our partnerships and collectively fostering the gaming ecosystem in India. Thank you – Sean Hyunil Sohn CEO, KRAFTON, Inc India
According to the statement, officials have confirmed that they are in contact with the authorities to work on a solution. An appropriate update will be provided as soon as any new developments occur.
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