'Everyone has diabetes': Bihar minister says sugar price rise won’t matter much
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Fri, 21 August 2026
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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.