'On Aug 4, at 12 pm': Kejriwal plans march to PM's residence with '100 who don't fear jail' over E20 concerns
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a protest march to the Prime Minister's residence on August 4 to demand changes to the E20 fuel policy. He plans to lead 100 volunteers to submit a petition signed by over 200,000 people who claim the fuel damages vehicle engines.
Why it matters
The protest highlights public and political opposition to the government's mandatory ethanol-blending policy, citing concerns over vehicle maintenance and performance.
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on August 4 at 12 pm to submit a petition demanding three key changes in Centre's E20 fuel policy. According to Kejriwal, the petition has been digitally signed by more than two lakh people.The announcement marks the latest move by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to escalate its campaign against the Centre's mandatory ethanol-blending policy. The party has been amplifying concerns raised by several vehicle owners, who allege that E20 petrol is damaging engines and reducing fuel efficiency.A 100-member march to the PM's residenceWhile addressing a townhall programme outside the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Saturday, Kejriwal revealed his bid to launch a march to the prime minister's residence in order to demand a more fair fuel policy.“Earlier, I asked you to sign a petition addressed to the Prime Minister.…
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