Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detained
The Congress says E20 fuel harms vehicles and cuts mileage, citing consumer and mechanic complaints as activists tried to reach Gadkari’s home.
- On Monday, the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress staged a protest outside Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, criticizing the government's ethanol-blended E20 fuel policy and its financial impact on vehicle owners.
- Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the policy on Monday, citing reports from consumers and mechanics regarding reduced mileage and engine damage, specifically in vehicles manufactured before 2023.
- Police detained at least 30 protesters near the Union Minister's residence, while activists questioned why petrol prices remain above ₹100 despite government promises that E20 fuel would cost around ₹50.
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit in the Bombay High Court against social media platforms including Meta and Google over "defamatory misinformation," maintaining that scientific testing shows no evidence of vehicle damage.
- Delhi transport unions scheduled an E-20 march to Parliament on August 4, while Nagpur Congress Chief Praful Gudade vowed to continue voicing concerns regarding the fuel's unviability despite recent detentions.
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Youth Congress workers protest outside Gadkari’s house in Nagpur, several detained
The police were deployed along with barricades on the route near Mr Gadkari’s house; several protesters attempted to climb over them to proceed. At least 30 Congress office bearers and party functionaries were detained
Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detained
On Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the home of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The police intervened, detaining multiple protesters. The Congress party asserts that E20 fuel leads to vehicle harm and diminished mileage, referencing reports from consumers and mechanics that highlight vehicle-related issues.
Youth Congress Protest Over E20 Fuel Near Nitin Gadkari's Residence in Nagpur
Youth Congress workers staged a protest in Nagpur against the nationwide rollout of E20 fuel and attempted to march to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence before being stopped and detained by police.
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