Netizen Sparks Debate As Government Issues Statutory Warning For Samosa And Jalebi, 'Why Not Sugar Bombs And Burger, Pizza?'

Indian snacks, Samosa and Jalebi along with other fast food munchies have joined cigarettes as, The Union Health Ministry has directed all central institutions, including AIIMS Nagpur, to display statutory warning boards in cafeterias and public areas to increase awareness about the fat and sugar quantity in these snacks. Netizens and avid food lovers haven't really taken this development that well and can be seen outraging on the social media platforms.

Especially samosa and jalebi are one of the most loved snacks of almost all over in the country. Now, that these snacks have come under the radar and are showing possible health risks similar to cigarettes, netizens are questioning the decision.

Officials at AIIMS Nagpur confirmed that the signage will soon be visible across the campus. It's part of a wider effort to raise awareness about the country’s growing obesity crisis, which doctors warn could soon rival the impact of tobacco use.

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Here's How Netizen Reacts:

One user wrote, "It is ridiculous. Warning for samosa and jalebi. Why not for Sugar Bombs 1. #Icreams 2. #Colas...." And the list goes on.

It is ridiculous. Warning for samosa and jalebi .
Why not for Sugar Bombs
1. #Icreams
2. #Colas
3 #cakes
4. #Biscuits
5. #Chocolates
6. #Popcorns
7. #pizza
Is it because MNCs are in the business of their marketing. #sweets #bakery #health @fssaiindia@ICMRNIN… pic.twitter.com/Y2MEeZAetC

— Alok Goel (@algo_121) July 14, 2025

Another user commented, "New health warning for samosa & jalebi?! How are we supposed to breakfast and live now? This is a national emergency."

New health warning for samosa & jalebi?! How are we supposed to breakfast and live now? This is a national emergency. 🚨
> #SamosaCrisis #JalebiDrama #IndianBreakfast > #NoSamosaNoLife #JalebiBlues #FoodieCrisis #DesiProblems > #SamosaLove #JalebiForever #IndianFood #CrisisMode pic.twitter.com/bmKTf3Da0H

— Sanjeev Singhai (@SanjeevRC) July 14, 2025

"Why Indian food like Samosa & Jalebi are being targeted? If cooked with good oil and ingredients, these are delicious and healthy (in normal limits). This seems like some hit job against Indian food."

Why Indian food like Samosa & Jalebi are being targeted?
If cooked with good oil and ingredients, these are delicious and healthy (in normal limits).
This seems like some hit job against Indian food. #Samosa #Jalebi pic.twitter.com/fIJWz2p9wZ

— Dr. Pavan Sonar 🇮🇳 (@DrPavanSonar) July 14, 2025

"Tobacco is an independent risk factor. It harms irrespective of environment & lifestyle. There is ample proof of that. Samosa and jalebi ne aap ka kya bigada hai? If we are serious about health warnings - colas, chips, cookies etc, must get them first. Regulate & tax Big food."

Tobacco is an independent risk factor. It harms irrespective of environment & lifestyle. There is ample proof of that. Samosa and jalebi ne aap ka kya bigada hai?

If we are serious about health warnings - colas, chips, cookies etc, must get them first. Regulate & tax Big food

— Rujuta Diwekar (@RujutaDiwekar) July 14, 2025

I have been eating samosas and jalebi for 52 yrs of my life without any major complications in my health.

What nonsense 👇 pic.twitter.com/vHZDmU79tH

— 🇮🇳💪 Shakti - Proud Sanatani 🚩 (@forkin_sanity) July 14, 2025

"I have been eating samosas and jalebi for 52 yrs of my life without any major complications in my health. What nonsense."