Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Ambedkar Calls for Ban on E20 Ethanol‑Blended Petrol
Prakash Ambedkar, the leader of a political party in India, said that a type of petrol that mixes 20% ethanol with regular petrol is dangerous.
He thinks it can break engines and cause accidents.
He wants the government to stop using it until better technology is ready.
The government says they have tested it and found no problems.
Ambedkar also said the government is harsh on students who protested about exam problems.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar demands an immediate review of India's ethanol‑blended petrol policy.
Ambedkar argues that E20 petrol causes engine seizures and contributes to road accidents.
He calls for a ban on E20 until technology improves and urges the government to reconsider.
The government defends the program, citing extensive testing and no evidence of abnormal engine wear.
Ambedkar also criticizes the government's crackdown on students protesting exam irregularities.
- Who
- Prakash Ambedkar, chief of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, and the Indian government
- What
- Demand to ban ethanol‑blended petrol (E20) and criticism of government policy
- When
- August 2, 2024
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Alleged engine seizures, road accidents, lack of technology, and opposition to government policy
- Party
- Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi
- Fuel type
- E20 (20% ethanol)
- Date of statement
- August 2, 2024
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Government stance
- Defended program, no evidence of abnormal engine wear