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Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya ties rakhi with kids in Indore, urges higher sugar prices
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 04:02 PM
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During a Raksha Bandhan event in Indore, Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya tied rakhi with children, played antakshari and voiced blunt views on roads, sugar pricing, green energy and US visas.
Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya attended a Raksha Bandhan gathering in Indore on Saturday, where he tied rakhi with a group of school‑age children and joined them in a lively game of antakshari. The ceremony, organized by local authorities, was meant to promote cultural harmony and engage youth in the festive spirit.
While interacting with the children, Vijayvargiya used the platform to comment on several policy issues. He criticized the condition of state roads, called for accelerated adoption of green energy solutions, and expressed frustration over the difficulty Indians face in obtaining US visas.
The minister also addressed the nation’s consumption habits, stating that about 90 percent of people do not prefer sweet foods and that he would like to see sugar prices rise to curb excessive intake. His remarks were delivered in a light‑hearted tone but underscored his push for higher sugar taxes.
Vijayvargiya’s statements were recorded by local media and have sparked discussion on social platforms, with some praising his candidness and others questioning the feasibility of raising sugar costs.
The event concluded with a brief cultural program, after which the minister thanked the participants and urged citizens to support government initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
While interacting with the children, Vijayvargiya used the platform to comment on several policy issues. He criticized the condition of state roads, called for accelerated adoption of green energy solutions, and expressed frustration over the difficulty Indians face in obtaining US visas.
The minister also addressed the nation’s consumption habits, stating that about 90 percent of people do not prefer sweet foods and that he would like to see sugar prices rise to curb excessive intake. His remarks were delivered in a light‑hearted tone but underscored his push for higher sugar taxes.
Vijayvargiya’s statements were recorded by local media and have sparked discussion on social platforms, with some praising his candidness and others questioning the feasibility of raising sugar costs.
The event concluded with a brief cultural program, after which the minister thanked the participants and urged citizens to support government initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and environmental sustainability.