The former cricketer also called for stronger age-verification systems for all social media platforms. Singh's comments come at a time when several states are exploring stricter curbs on social media use by minors. Which states have a social media ban for under-16s? Earlier this month, Karnataka became the first Indian state to ban social media for children under 16. Andhra Pradesh also plans to ban social media access for children under 13, with the government considering extending it to teenagers up to 16.

Source: Mint March 12, 2026 18:06 UTC