India, July 25 -- Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday reacted to the Centre's ban on OTT platforms in the country, saying it is important to see that "the society is not headed toward a complete downfall".

The BJP MP from Mandi said that the move was crucial to protect the country's young people and was issued in the public interest.

"The ban has been imposed to ensure that our culture and the minds of the youth are not corrupted. It is important to see that our society is not headed toward a complete downfall. It was awaited for a long time," Kangana Ranaut told ANI news agency.

The reaction comes after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered the blocking of 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms over allegedly publ...