To battle inflation, Sheikh Hasina tells Bangladeshis to replace brinjals with pumpkins during Ramzan. Internet reacts

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's video of asking people to replace brinjals with pumpkin has gone viral.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina caught the attention of netizens for a rather funny comment during a speech. While addressing the sudden hike in prices of essential commodities during a Parliament session, Hasina said, “You can use other vegetables that are readily available to cook Beguni. We do so. Beguni can be made with pumpkin and we do it.”

The comment left netizens giggling and posts pointing out the quote flooded Twitter. For those who are unaware, Beguni is a kind of fritter made from brinjals or eggplant and is a common snack in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Many were confused as to how one should make Beguni with a completely different vegetable.

Take a look at the video:

Here’s how netizens reacted:

Imagine if Bangladesh government falls because people are not getting to eat beguni. Will be way too on the nose.

#TitasGas seems trying to reduce food habits of the peoples of Republic Bangladesh. #oilyfoodsonIftar #Beguni #Vajapora #VAJAVUJI #gas