The story so far
E20 Janta Party controversy
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A social media movement called 'E20 Janta Party' emerges after a cockroach incident, demanding no-ethanol fuel option and resignation of Minister Nitin Gadkari. Transport groups plan a Parliament march on Aug 4. Gadkari files a civil suit against tech firms over deepfake videos linking him to E20 profits.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Reservation Hatao Andolan goes viral on Instagram
3d ago
Delhi transport bodies announce Parliament march on Aug 4
3d ago
Bombay HC allows Gadkari to sue tech firms
3d ago
Gadkari to sue Meta, X, Google over deepfakes
4d ago
E20 Janta Party emerges demanding no-ethanol option
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Delhi transport body announces Parliament march against E20 on August 4
Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transport and Tour Operators Association calls for Parliament protest march against E20 policy on August 4.
Association President Sanjay Samrat warns that E20 (20% ethanol blend) will damage vehicles, potentially turning lakhs of bikes, cars, and taxis into scrap.
Samrat criticizes Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for ignoring industry concerns for over 10 years, citing financial and mental losses.
Motorists receive 20% ethanol blended as "sugarcane juice" for every ₹100 spent at petrol pumps, leading to feelings of being cheated.
The E20 policy mandates 20% ethanol blending in petrol, opposed by the association as harmful to existing vehicles running on CNG and petrol.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →CJP’s win fuels call by ‘E20 Janta Party’ for no-ethanol option
New outfit 'E20 Janta Party' demands consumers be given the option of buying 100% petrol, and seeks resignation of road transport minister Nitin Gadkari.
The group gained over 25,000 followers on X within hours, inspired by Cockroach Janta Party's successful campaign leading to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak.
Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association announced a march to Parliament against E20 petrol on August 4, citing reduced fuel efficiency and increased costs.
The party demands transparent fuel labelling, publication of data on costs and impacts, and independent studies on mileage and engine performance.
India currently offers E20 as standard fuel at Rs 102.12 per litre in Delhi, while 100-octane premium petrol costs Rs 169 per litre and is available only at select stations.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →'Gadkari must resign': After CJP, E20 Janta Party launches '100% petrol' campaign
E20 Janta Party launched a '100% petrol' campaign calling for availability of pure petrol alongside E20 fuel.
The campaign demands transparent labelling and independent studies on fuel performance.
It also seeks the resignation of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
The campaign is described as social media-led, following a similar call from the CJP.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →'E20 Janta Party' Gathers Followers On Instagram After Cockroach Success
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over social media posts on E20 gains
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit in the Bombay High Court against Meta and others.
The suit concerns social media posts, including deepfakes, linking Gadkari and his family to profits from the E20 ethanol blending programme.
The posts allegedly misrepresent Gadkari's involvement with the E20 programme for personal gain.
Gadkari seeks legal action to address the false claims spread through social media platforms.
