Yes, smoking cigarettes should be banned in public places because it harms not only the smoker but also the people around them through secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke causes serious health issues like asthma, lung cancer, and heart problems, even to people who don’t smoke. Public places like parks, terminals, and restaurants should be safe for everyone, especially children, pregnant women, and the elderly.Banning smoking in public encourages people to be more responsible and considerate. It also helps reduce the number of new smokers by making smoking less visible and less normalized. Protecting public health should always come first, and banning smoking in shared spaces is a step in the right direction.