Kejriwal Slams BJP for 20% Sugar Price Hike, Calls Decisions Uninformed
On August 20, 2026, Arvind Kejriwal, convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), criticized the Central Government for a 20% increase in sugar prices due to diverting sugarcane towards ethanol production. He accused the BJP government of making uninformed decisions that led to sugar shortages and higher costs, with sugar rising from ₹46 to ₹65 per kg in just 17 days.
21 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Kejriwal Slams BJP for 20% Sugar Price Hike, Calls Decisions Uninformed
— The Hindu
Congress officials raised concerns about the E20 policy's impact on food prices, transport costs, and environmental damage.
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