'Everyone has diabetes these days': Bihar minister says sugar price rise won’t matter much

Bihar minister’s bizarre diabetes logic on sugar price hike: ‘Who eats sweets these days?’

People are eating less sugar anyway. Everyone is suffering from diabetes. Who eats sweets these days? I feel that the sugar price hike is not going to make a difference anyway. There is no need to worry, says the minister

Bihar Minister's Bizarre "Diabetes" Logic Over Sugar Price Hike

The cost of sugar per kilogram has risen to over Rs 65 in Bihar. Earlier, it was around Rs 48 to Rs 50.

‘People Have Diabetes, So Sugar Price Rise Won’t Matter’: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar’s Remark Triggers Row | 📰 LatestLY

Bihar Minister Shrawan Kumar said rising sugar prices won't matter much since diabetes concerns already have people avoiding sweets, sparking viral reactions. RJD's Ejaj Ahmad slammed the remark as insensitive, blaming ethanol policy as sugar hits Rs 64/kg in retail markets. 📰 ‘People Have Diabetes, So Sugar Price Rise Won’t Matter’: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar’s Remark Triggers Row .

'Everyone has diabetes these days': Bihar minister says sugar price rise won’t matter much

Bihar minister Shrawan Kumar stated rising sugar prices will have little impact on consumers. He cited increasing diabetes cases as a reason for reduced sugar consumption. Opposition party RJD criticized the minister's insensitive remarks about common people. They also blamed central government policies for the sugar price increase. Meanwhile, retail sugar and onion prices are also seeing significant rises.