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The 1961 [[Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs]] was the first ever international treaty to have included cannabis (or marijuana) with other drugs and imposed a blanket ban on their production and supply except for medicinal and research purposes. However, the Single Convention's definition of 'cannabis' does not include the leaves of the cannabis plant, thereby preserving the legality of bhang culture in India.

Regardless, as bhang has a significant role in India's culture and spiritual practices, it is unlikely that a complete criminalization of cannabis throughout the country would succeed.~~{{POV statement|date=March 2024}}~~ Important festivals such as [[Holi]] and [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Shivratri]] have traditionally seen people consume bhang during various local festivities. The cultivation of cannabis is regulated by the government.

Regardless, as bhang has a significant role in India's culture and spiritual practices, it is unlikely that a complete criminalization of cannabis throughout the country would succeed. Important festivals such as [[Holi]] and [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Shivratri]] have traditionally seen people consume bhang during various local festivities. The cultivation of cannabis is regulated by the government.

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 The 1961 [[Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs]] was the first ever international treaty to have included cannabis (or marijuana) with other drugs and imposed a blanket ban on their production and supply except for medicinal and research purposes. However, the Single Convention's definition of 'cannabis' does not include the leaves of the cannabis plant, thereby preserving the legality of bhang culture in India.
-Regardless, as bhang has a significant role in India's culture and spiritual practices, it is unlikely that a complete criminalization of cannabis throughout the country would succeed.{{POV statement|date=March 2024}} Important festivals such as [[Holi]] and [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Shivratri]] have traditionally seen people consume bhang during various local festivities. The cultivation of cannabis is regulated by the government.
+Regardless, as bhang has a significant role in India's culture and spiritual practices, it is unlikely that a complete criminalization of cannabis throughout the country would succeed. Important festivals such as [[Holi]] and [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Shivratri]] have traditionally seen people consume bhang during various local festivities. The cultivation of cannabis is regulated by the government.
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