In a bizarre announcement, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said the dragon fruit would be renamed as ‘Kamalam’ since the fruit’s outer shape resembles a lotus.
Kamalam in Sanskrit means lotus.
The tropical fruit has a unique look and taste. Native to Mexico and Central America, the fruit tastes like a mix of kiwi and pear.
Rupani also highlighted that the name ‘Dragon Fruit’ is associated with China, and we have changed it, said reports. China is also known as the Land of Dragons.
This decision has evoked a storm of reactions on Twitter.
“Hallelujah! The dragon has been shown its place… oh wait, I meant dragonfruit,” joked Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi.
Check reactions below:
Hallelujah! The dragon has been shown its place… oh wait, I meant dragonfruit. https://t.co/JtVly2gkki
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 20, 2021
As the outer shape of the Dragon fruit resembles a lotus, the Fruit shall be renamed as ‘Kamalam’: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
Fortunately, Peter Pepper is not cultivated in Gujarat! pic.twitter.com/fPmGZovGaS
— Ravi Nair (@t_d_h_nair) January 20, 2021
Are we really going to name fruits on the basis of their shape? #DragonFruit
— Gaurav mehta (@MehtaKyaKehtaa) January 20, 2021
The Dragon has been slayed! https://t.co/k5QAGx9uO4
— Karti P Chidambaram (@KartiPC) January 20, 2021
Mitron, we have finally shown red eyes to #China, the dragon country!
‘Dragon’ fruit, will now on be called #Kamalam pic.twitter.com/XFv3pACdFS
— Revati (@RevatiKaattil) January 19, 2021
In a strong response to China (who built a village in #ArunachalPradesh), Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani renamed #dragonfruit as Kamalam. pic.twitter.com/c60MqOlORA
— Jella Harsha Sai (@JellaHarsha) January 20, 2021
Major surgical strike on the land of DRAGON. ⬇
Dragon fruit is being renamed, I knew very well this strong govt will teach the dragons a lesson. https://t.co/npndb6imhp— Amarjyoti Borah (@AmarjyotiBorah1) January 20, 2021
