AAP Launches Nationwide Campaign Against E20 Petrol The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced the launch of a nationwide town hall series to oppose the use of E20 petrol, beginning on August 8. The initiative, which spans multiple states, aims to engage vehicle owners and gather their feedback on the challenges posed by the 20% ethanol-blended fuel. The party plans to hold public meetings in West Bengal, Gujarat, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh, with additional events scheduled in Telangana on August 11 and Chhattisgarh on August 17. AAP’s state assembly member Sanjay Singh emphasized that the campaign will address public concerns about E20 fuel and raise awareness about its implications. The party’s national coordination for the campaign will be managed by Sourabh Bhardwaj, the AAP chief in Delhi. Singh highlighted that the movement began in Delhi, where a town hall attracted nearly 700,000 participants online. The initiative seeks to amplify grassroots opposition to E20, which the party argues imposes additional costs on vehicle owners and affects engine performance. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has been vocal in his criticism of the E20 policy, accusing the government of forcing its implementation. He claims the fuel mix harms vehicle efficiency and increases operational expenses for drivers. However, industry experts have countered these claims, stating that E20 has undergone extensive scientific testing and is safe for both new and older vehicles. They argue that the fuel reduces India’s reliance on imported crude oil, which is a critical economic factor. The controversy escalated when Kejriwal led a protest march to the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, carrying over 2.3 lakh signatures demanding a halt to E20 implementation.#delhi #arvind_kejriwal #aam_aadmi_party #sanjay_singh #sourabh_bhardwaj
