India, Aug. 21 -- What began as a question about the sugar price rise turned into a debate over sweets and diabetes when Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar's remarks went viral on social media.

His comment that "who eats sweets and such things anymore?" has triggered a wave of reactions online.

According to media reports, sugar's price per kilogram have risen more than Rs.65 in Bihar recently.

After Kumar's comments went viral on social media, netizens reacted to the same with a touch of sarcasm.

"Sugar prices are rising, but Bihar Minister Shri Shravan Kumar ji has the perfect solution: people should simply eat less sugar because of diabetes. Problem solved at least according to the minister," an X user said in a post.

"As per Bihar Govt ...