'All are invited': Kejriwal announces 'National Town Hall against E20' on August 1
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced a 'National Town Hall' to mobilize public opposition against the government's E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. He plans to present an online petition with over two lakh signatures to the Prime Minister following the event.
Why it matters
The initiative highlights growing political friction regarding environmental fuel policies and the potential for nationwide agitation over vehicle performance concerns.
NEW DELHI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that the party will organise a 'National Town Hall against E20' in the national capital on August 1 to mobilise public support against ethanol-blended petrol.Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said the meeting, to be held at the Constitution Club of India, will bring together experts, vehicle owners and members of the public to discuss concerns over E20 fuel."We are inviting people to join in large numbers this platform where we will discuss how to create pressure on the central government to withdraw the E20 petrol. Experts and people who have faced problems with their vehicles, all are invited," he said.Kejriwal said the AAP's online petition demanding that E20 fuel be made optional has received more than two lakh signatures."Next week, I will go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's house with the online petition.
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