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Meghalaya MLA Paul Lyngdoh warns of digital threat to young minds from smartphone obsession
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:02 AM
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Meghalaya MLA Paul Lyngdoh has flagged the growing impact of social media and smartphone addiction on young minds, calling it a rising digital threat.
Meghalaya MLA Paul Lyngdoh has raised concern over the increasing obsession with smartphones and social media among the youth, describing it as a growing digital threat to young minds. He pointed to the way excessive screen time and online engagement are shaping the behaviour and attention of children and adolescents.
Lyngdoh emphasised that unchecked use of digital platforms is affecting the mental and emotional well-being of young people. The warning comes amid a wider debate across India on the consequences of unregulated internet and social media exposure on students and teenagers.
The Meghalaya legislator's remarks underline the need for greater awareness among parents, educators and policymakers about the risks associated with prolonged digital consumption. He urged society to treat the issue seriously before it escalates further.
Lyngdoh emphasised that unchecked use of digital platforms is affecting the mental and emotional well-being of young people. The warning comes amid a wider debate across India on the consequences of unregulated internet and social media exposure on students and teenagers.
The Meghalaya legislator's remarks underline the need for greater awareness among parents, educators and policymakers about the risks associated with prolonged digital consumption. He urged society to treat the issue seriously before it escalates further.