Bihar Minister’s remark on impact of sugar price rise invites criticism

‘Due to increasing cases of diabetic patients, people are not taking sweets. Everyone is suffering from diabetes. I don’t think the price rise of sugar will make much difference for people,’ says State Minister Shrawan Kumar

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

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 p