Arvind Kejriwal announces town hall meeting against E20 fuel adulteration on August 1, thousands expected to join | Today’s news
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal has announced a town hall meeting against ethanol fuel to be held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on August 1.
Kejriwal announced the meeting in a social media post. In a post on X, he shared the video and wrote, “When the youth of the country united and raised their voice, Dharmendra Pradhan had to step down. We will also have to unite and raise our voice against E20. This Saturday we are holding a ‘National Town Hall Against E20’ where you can share your views on E20 by participating. You all can also join online.”
The development comes days after former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a protest for over a month demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the education system, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak.
The announcement also comes after weeks of debate over the nationwide rollout of ethanol-laced fuel (E20), which has reportedly caused problems for vehicles built before 2023 that aren’t compatible with E20 fuel.
Kejriwal writes to PM Modi demanding withdrawal of E20 fuel
Earlier this month, Kejriwal wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid growing debate over the nationwide introduction of E20 fuel, urging the Center to reconsider its decision to introduce E20 petrol for vehicles that are not compatible with it.
In his letter, the former Delhi Chief Minister noted that the use of E20 petrol in vehicles manufactured before 2023 has resulted in reduced mileage, faster engine wear and increased financial burden on vehicle owners. He also called for gas stations across the country to give consumers a choice between pure gasoline and E20 fuel. He further called on the government to reduce the price of E20 petrol, saying its lower calorific value leads to lower fuel efficiency.
This is a developing story. Further details were awaited.
