'Will march to PM's residence over E20': Kejriwal announces August 3 protest
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced a protest march to the Prime Minister's residence to oppose the mandatory rollout of E20 ethanol-blended fuel. He claims the policy is costly for consumers and harmful to the environment.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing political friction over energy policy and the economic impact of fuel blending mandates on the Indian public.
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Centre over the rollout of E20 fuel, demanding that consumers be allowed to choose between regular petrol and the ethanol-blended variant at fuel stations. He also announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 3 to submit public petitions against the policy.Addressing a town hall-style meeting on E20 fuel at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, Kejriwal accused the government of shifting its position on the issue. “Government blaming opposition parties over E20 fuel, calling it our agenda, but now BJP leaders are also cursing them,” he said.Kejriwal alleged that ethanol blending would increase costs and create problems for both consumers and farmers.
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