Kailash Vijayvargiya made the remarks in a light conversation with the media in Indore, but ended up facing political backlash amid the recent surge in sugar prices ahead of the festive season
Senior MP BJP leader and cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya argued that sugar should be "very expensive" and that sugar consumption should be completely banned for people over the age of 40. Following the minister's statement, state Congress president Jitu Patwari launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the state government.