Did the government have the right to save tobacco users from themselves? Furthermore, opponents have characterized the government's actions as nannying. The tobacco industry claims that their advertising is for the sole purpose of educating the public about the differences between brands so that consumers can make informed and informed choices. Opponents also point to a survey conducted by the Indian Market Research Bureau in which respondents said they started smoking for reasons other than advertising. Additionally, opponents cite research studies that have found weak correlations between advertising and tobacco use. Furthermore, there has been an increase in tobacco consumption in Finland following the tobacco ban