Friday, 27 March, 2026
Derek O'Brien Urges Government Action as Digital Addiction Claims 20,000 Young Lives Annually
By Isha
TMC MP Derek O'Brien has raised an urgent alarm in Parliament, citing a staggering statistic that digital addiction claims 20,000 children's lives every year. Highlighting the devastating impact of excessive screen time and social media dependency, O'Brien called for immediate government intervention and comprehensive regulations. He emphasized that the mental health crisis among India’s youth requires a national strategy to curb predatory platform designs.
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