“Let sugar become expensive”: BJP minister’s take on rising prices
- Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said sugar should become more expensive, even as its prices rise ahead of the festive season.
- Vijayvargiya said people above 40 should avoid eating sugar, citing health concerns.
- He said 90% of people do not like sweets, and suggested sugar should remain affordable mainly for children.
- His remarks came as the average retail price of sugar reached around ₹65 per kg, drawing criticism from the opposition.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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