A new pressure group called E20 Janta Party has launched an online campaign in India against ethanol-blended fuel, arguing that consumers should still be able to buy 100% petrol. The campaign is centered on fuel choice, with the group pushing for standard petrol to remain available alongside E20 fuel.
The campaign has also taken a political turn. E20 Janta Party is seeking the resignation of Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over the policy, turning a fuel debate into a broader challenge to the government's approach on ethanol blending. The group is described as taking inspiration from the CJP in the way it is framing the issue as a public movement.
According to the report, the online push gathered thousands of followers on social media platforms soon after launch. That quick response suggests the ethanol-blended fuel issue is drawing attention beyond policy circles and resonating with motorists and other transport users.
The dispute adds fresh pressure to the debate over India's move toward E20 fuel. Supporters of the campaign are focusing on the demand for 100% petrol choice, while the call for Gadkari's resignation has raised the political stakes around the ethanol-blended fuel policy.
