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Bihar Sugar Prices Rise to Over Rs 65 per kg
Bihar sugar prices rose to over Rs 65 per kg from Rs 48-50, Minister Shravan Kumar linked the increase to reduced consumption due to diabetes. Pappu Yadav, an independent MP, criticized Kumar's justification as bizarre. Meanwhile, Vijay Kumar Sinha, another minister, defended the price hike saying he feels happy when farmers' produce prices rise.
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21 AUG 2026
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Bihar Sugar Prices Rise to Over Rs 65 per kg
— The Hindu
Bihar's Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar's insensitive comments on rising sugar prices sparked criticism from opposition parties and independent MPs.
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