Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Huge-scale protests needed against Centre’s E20 petrol policy, says Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP national convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the agitation against E20 fuel will continue after his protest march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence was stopped by cops.

At a press conference later, he said, “Our agitation against E20 fuel will continue. People need to take to the streets to protest ethanol use.”

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday after he was stopped from meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said large-scale protests were needed to force the government to withdraw its E20 petrol policy.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not succumb to pressure from US President Donald Trump and demanded an immediate halt to ethanol imports from the United States.

He further urged PM Modi to stop the forcible imposition of E20 fuel on the country.

“I want to say that PM Modi should not come under pressure from US President Trump. He should stop buying ethanol from the USA and stop imposing E20 on our country. I hope that the Prime Minister will call us. We have sent a message to the Prime Minister saying that we want to meet him. The struggle will continue…” said Kejriwal.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: After being denied permission to meet PM Modi and submit petitions against E20 petrol, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said that he will conclude the protest march but continue targeting the government over the issue.

Kejriwal, along with other AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia, will hold a press conference shortly.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, along with party leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, staged a sit-in protest after police stopped them from marching towards the Prime Minister’s residence.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP MP Sanjay Singh and senior party leader Manish Sisodia joined the march led by AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal to the Prime Minister’s residence in protest against E20 fuel.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: BJP MP Tarun Chugh called Kejriwal’s protest march against ethanol-blended petrol an “absurd and meaningless campaign”.

“It is an absurd, meaningless campaign of his; there is no logic, no information… Everything has been done in a scientific manner. His behavior is against India’s farmers. Ethanol means protection for farmers,” he told news agency ANI.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP leader Anurag Dhanda alleged that at least 30 crore vehicles are on the verge of being damaged due to the government’s ethanol blending in fuel.

He told news agency ANI, “People are very upset; they are in trouble. 30 crore vehicles are on the verge of being damaged, and the Prime Minister is not listening to anyone. Ethanol is being imposed only under the pressure of US President Trump… The waste ethanol from there is being dumped in India, so I think this is not right. The voice of the people should be heard.”

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Speaking to news agency ANI, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi State President Saurabh Bhardwaj said, “Millions of people have written letters to the Prime Minister, saying that this adulterated petrol is causing damage to vehicles and that the average mileage is decreasing. We asked for time with the PM, but didn’t get it, so now only 100 people are going to meet the PM along with Arvind Kejriwal, and we are hopeful that he will meet us and we will give him the petition.”

He added, “Ordinary people are going to meet their Prime Minister; he doesn’t need security.”

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Delhi police officers tell AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal that the protest and march to PM Modi’s residence is not allowed.

Kejriwal urges cops to inform the prime minister that the protesters want to meet Modi and submit the petition against E20 petrol.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said has begun a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday along with 100 people to submit petitions against E20 petrol.

The AAP has said that over 2.3 lakh people have signed the petition against ethanol blending in fuel.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP national convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by 100 people, began a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in protest against ethanol-blended petrol.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: In a video message posted on X, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of his planned march to PM’s residence, said, “Under pressure from Trump, Modi ji is buying massive quantities of ethanol from America.”

“They are doing this in servitude to Trump, and the common man’s vehicles are getting damaged as a result,” he wrote in the X post.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Ahead of his march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said that he is hopeful that he will not be stopped.

“It is not right how the PM, under pressure from Trump, is importing Ethanol from the US and forcing it on the public here. More than 2 lakh people have written to the PM on this, and we are going to hand over these letters to him. I am hopeful that we will not be stopped,” he told reporters.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: The government has defended its ethanol blending programme, saying extensive testing and large-scale field experience had found no evidence that E20 petrol causes abnormal engine wear, corrosion or reduced vehicle life.

In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha last month, minister of state for petroleum and natural gas Suresh Gopi said extensive laboratory studies and field trials conducted by ARAI, SIAM, Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the Indian Institute of Petroleum and automobile manufacturers had confirmed that E20 fuel was safe for use under prescribed standards.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Kejriwal will lead a peaceful march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence at 12:00 pm today to protest the “forced imposition” of the E20 petrol policy, his AAP party said in a post on X.

“Today at 12:00 PM, carrying the mandate of lakhs of citizens, Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor @ArvindKejriwal Ji, along with 100 people, will peacefully march to the Prime Minister’s residence to submit the signed petitions against the forced imposition of E20 petrol,” said the AAP party.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Union minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament that petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol (E20) could lower fuel economy by 2 to 6 per cent, depending on the type and age of the vehicle.

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said E20 offers better acceleration, improved ride quality and around 30 per cent lower carbon emissions than E10 fuel.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: The rollout of E20 petrol, made up of 80 per cent petrol and 20 per cent ethanol, has received backlash from opposition parties and several consumer groups, who have expressed concern about its effect on older vehicles not built to run on fuel containing 20 per cent ethanol.

Those opposing the policy have questioned whether every vehicle can safely use E20 fuel.

They have also raised concerns about lower fuel efficiency and increased maintenance costs, and asked who would be responsible if engine or fuel-system issues occur.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Announcing his march to PM Modi’s residence, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that he will personally hand over a petition signed by over 2.33 lakh people against what he termed a “flawed” ethanol policy.

Addressing the media, he said, “A few days ago, we launched an online petition addressed to the Prime Minister, and approximately 2,33,238 people signed it within just a short period. Tomorrow at 12:00 PM, I will set out from my office with a group of a hundred people to head towards the Prime Minister’s residence. We want to hand over this petition to him personally and discuss why the ethanol policy is flawed.”

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra said Kejriwal’s announcement to march to the PM’s residence is part of an ongoing competition with Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to emerge as the country’s “No. 1 anarchist.”

“Tomorrow, when the police prevent him from entering the PM’s residence without permission, Kejriwal will once again play the victim card and claim that the government refused even to hold talks with him. The use of ethanol is the need of the hour, as it helps reduce air pollution, increases farmers’ income, and saves the country significant foreign exchange,” Malhotra added.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: Kejriwal’s proposed march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on August 4 to submit petitions against E20 fuel will not be allowed, police sources told news agency PTI on Monday.

A police source said no permission has been granted for the march and security arrangements are being made to prevent any unauthorised procession.

Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP national convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence today with 100 people to submit petitions opposing E20 petrol.

He alleged that the Centre was promoting ethanol-blended fuel under pressure from US President Donald Trump.

He said he would personally submit the petitions to the prime minister after receiving no response to a letter sent last month seeking an appointment to discuss concerns over E20 petrol.