Mysore Shree, Aam Shree: Jaipur confectioners drop 'Pak' from sweet names
Shopkeepers say that the change in sweet names was a result of continuous requests from customers, who said that the word 'Pak' reminded them of Pakistan and, given the current situation, it hurts their feelings.Notably, the literal meaning of 'Pak' in sweet is 'cooked' or Pakwan (delicacy). However, amid strained ties between India and Pakistan, people have started associating Pak with Pakistan.The shopkeepers say that the customers have welcomed the change in sweets' names and call it a patriotic move made in the nation's interest.advertisementSocial media users are also appreciating the sweet vendors' move. People are of the view that use of words like 'Shree' and 'Bharat' in names of sweets fills them with pride.Apart from customers, several members of the Sweets Association of Jaipur are also supporting this name change and soon the word 'Pak' can be removed from the traditional names of sweets across Rajasthan.Relations between India and Pakistan hit a new low after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. In response, India also launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and killing over 100 terrorists.
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