CJP’s win fuels call by ‘E20 Janta Party’ for no-ethanol option
A new political group called the 'E20 Janta Party' is demanding that consumers be given the choice to purchase 100% petrol instead of the government-mandated ethanol-blended E20 fuel. The group, supported by transport associations, argues that ethanol blending negatively impacts engine performance and fuel efficiency.
Why it matters
The campaign reflects growing consumer and industry pushback against national fuel-blending mandates and highlights the debate over fuel choice and vehicle maintenance costs.
NEW DELHI: Inspired by Cockroach Janta Party's successful campaign that led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister over NEET paper leak, a new outfit -- E20 Janta Party -- has stepped into the ring, demanding that consumers be given the option of buying 100% petrol and seeking the resignation of road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari over the issue.The campaign has found support among transporters, with Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association announcing a march to Parliament against E20 petrol on Aug 4.
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