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Tehseen Poonawalla Alleges House Arrest by Delhi Police Ahead of E20 Fuel Policy Protest March
Poonawalla said police blocked his planned hunger strike and solo march after denying permission for a vehicle protest against the E20 petrol policy.
- On Saturday, August 1, activist Tehseen Poonawalla claimed Delhi Police placed him under house arrest at his New Delhi residence, alleging officers provided no official documentation for the detention.
- Poonawalla planned an indefinite hunger strike at Gandhi Smriti to protest the Union government's E20 petrol policy, intending to conduct a 'March for Awaaz Ki Azaadi' before police denied permission.
- On Friday, July 31, authorities denied permission for the 'Gaadi March', prompting Poonawalla to cancel that event to avoid vehicle seizures before shifting to the planned solo walk.
- Team Bharat, led by Poonawalla, argues E20 fuel reduces mileage for vehicles manufactured before 2023, demanding continued access to 100% petrol, E5, and E10 blends for consumer choice.
- Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari defends the ethanol-blending programme as part of India's energy transition, citing lower carbon emissions and maintaining that trials showed no engine breakdowns despite 2-6% fuel economy loss.
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Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policy
In a post on X, Mr. Poonawalla alleged that journalists present outside his flat had informed him they were unable to access the internet because jammers were installed near the house.
·Chennai, India
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Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest march
Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the government's E20 fuel policy. Police cited potential law and order issues for their actions. Poonawalla planned a solo march and hunger strike against the policy. Journalists reported internet jammers installed near his residence.
·Mumbai, India
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right7Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
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