Pakistani internet sours over ‘one-sided’ national sweet poll, demands fresh vote

[Maarkhoor]

There might be a lot of barriers and points of disagreements that set Pakistanis apart, but there is one thing that unifies us despite all this: our mutual love for food.

If there is anything Pakistan is known for – with the beautiful scenic beauty that we have been gifted with – is food. From meetups and college reunions to formal functions and weddings, food remains the integral and most imperative part of the event. Not just Pakistanis themselves, but also the foreign visitors and vloggers who have visited the country have enjoyed the food part quite a lot.


We may disagree on whether or not Biryani should have aalu or not, but apparently, one thing we apparently agree on is our love for desi sweets – and quite honestly they deserve this love!
But which sweet is the most popular among people? We do agree that Biryani is our national food – but what about sweet?
The Government of Pakistan, on their official Twitter handle, asked about it and settled this debate. A poll question was raised to determine the national sweet. What is the National Sweet Of Pakistan?
The poll asked the citizens to choose from three options: Jalebi, Gulab Jamun and Barfi.

And guess what who won? Yep, it is what you are thinking about! GULAB JAMUN!

A little over 15000 people participated in the poll. Among them, Gulab Jamun received 47% votes, Jalebi got 34% and Barfi received 19%. Not quite surprised though, what can taste better than these fried dumplings in sugar syrup?


Govt of Pakistan

✔@pid_gov
https://twitter.com/pid_gov/status/1080010401708982272

What is the National Sweet of Pakistan?


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11:58 AM - Jan 1, 2019
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34%Jalebi
47%Gulab Jamun
19%Barfi
15,196 votes•Final results

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Govt of Pakistan

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https://twitter.com/pid_gov/status/1080116435827871744

Poll Question: What is the National Sweet Of Pakistan?
Answer: The right answer is Gulab Jamun.


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7:00 PM - Jan 1, 2019

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People also agreed to the poll results and wholeheartedly accepted their newly declared/chosen National sweet. However, a few also disagreed and said the other options were better. Here is what people had to say:


Govt of Pakistan

✔@pid_gov
· Jan 1, 2019

Poll Question: What is the National Sweet Of Pakistan?
Answer: The right answer is Gulab Jamun.



Javeria Siddique

✔@javerias

Yayay

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9:36 PM - Jan 1, 2019
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Javeria Siddique

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· Jan 1, 2019

Replying to @pid_gov
Yay


Atif Mateen Ansari @AtifMatinansari

اللہ ان سب لوگوں کو پوچھے جو ہم جیسے لوگوں کا دل جلاتے ہیں جن کو خواب میں بھی گلاب جامن نہیں نظر آتے۔


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Govt of Pakistan

✔@pid_gov
· Jan 1, 2019

Poll Question: What is the National Sweet Of Pakistan?
Answer: The right answer is Gulab Jamun.



Zahida Chaudhry@zahidarasheed6

Right answer .from my side. Gulab Jamun


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Govt of Pakistan

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· Jan 1, 2019

Poll Question: What is the National Sweet Of Pakistan?
Answer: The right answer is Gulab Jamun.

 

[Maarkhoor]

@lastofthepatriots @django @Tps43 @Imran Khan

 

[Ozee]

Our national food is nihari right?

 

[Maarkhoor]

Our national food is nihari right?

 

[Max]

I think it should have been item which solely belong to Pakistan not which you can find all over South Asia. For example Multani Sohn Halwa, Hyderabdi Rabari etc something unique from KPK or Baluchistan.

 

[Maarkhoor]

I think it should have been item which solely belong to Pakistan not which you can find all over South Asia. For example Multani Sohn Halwa, Hyderabdi Rabari etc something unique from KPK or Baluchistan.

There is no other choice. All goodies belong to invaders .... means us

 

[Ghessan]

i think Laddu (moti choor) should be the National Sweet, i don't know why this sweet is not given attention by the mithai makers in recent past otherwise laddu is a supreme quality mithai and has a tradition attached to it.
One must taste a fresh laddu besides others before getting to a conclusion.

 

[jamahir]

We may disagree on whether or not Biryani should have aalu or not

Do Pakistanis have Biryani that comes with a boiled egg ??

The poll asked the citizens to choose from three options: Jalebi, Gulab Jamun and Barfi

All of them are too sweet.

 

[Maarkhoor]

Do Pakistanis have Biryani that comes with a boiled egg ??

Yes but not everywhere....

 

[Kabira]

Health hazard is national food of Pakistan?

 

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She is so beautiful!!!

 

[Tps43]

She is so beautiful!!!

Kholi's wife

 

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[El Sidd]

Congratulations to PTI on their first Initiative for the greater National cause.

This will galvanize the Nation in the anti corruption drive.

Very Alhumdulilah

 

[xyxmt]

Gulab jamun is good, but Russ Gulla is better