Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Postpones Chandigarh's Free Petrol Coupon Distribution
Rakesh Trehan planned to give people free coupons for petrol in Chandigarh.
People with two- or three-wheelers were supposed to receive coupons worth Rs 500.
People with four-wheelers were supposed to receive coupons worth Rs 1,000.
Heavy rain made Trehan postpone the event.
Even so, many people went to the petrol station because they had heard about the original plan.
Some people waited for hours but said they received no coupons.
Trehan said the coupons would instead be given from Friday through Sunday.
He has also said that he wants to donate much of his wealth and has given food and money to needy people.
Rakesh Trehan, also known as “Raja D King,” announced free fuel coupons in Chandigarh.
The planned August 18, 2026, distribution was postponed after heavy rains hit the city.
Owners of two- and three-wheelers were promised coupons worth Rs 500, while four-wheeler owners were promised Rs 1,000.
Many residents still gathered at the designated Sector 10 petrol station, but attendees said no coupons were distributed.
Trehan rescheduled the distribution for Friday and said it would continue for three days until Sunday.
- Who
- Rakesh Trehan, also known as “Raja D King,” and residents seeking the promised fuel coupons.
- What
- A planned distribution of free petrol coupons was postponed because of heavy rain.
- When
- The event was planned for August 18, 2026, and was rescheduled for Friday through Sunday.
- Where
- A designated petrol station in Sector 10, Chandigarh.
- Why
- Trehan said he postponed the event so people would not have to stand in the rain and face inconvenience.
Organizer's Explanation
Attendees' Experience
Reason for postponement
Organizer's Explanation
Rakesh Trehan said the event was postponed because heavy rain could inconvenience or drench people.
Attendees' Experience
Residents who arrived despite the rain said they waited for hours after following the original announcement.
Coupon distribution
Organizer's Explanation
Trehan said the free coupons would be distributed over three days from Friday until Sunday.
Attendees' Experience
Several attendees alleged that no free coupons were distributed on the originally planned date.
- Organizer
- Rakesh Trehan, also known as “Raja D King”
- Original date
- August 18, 2026
- Location
- Sector 10 petrol station, Chandigarh
- Two- and three-wheeler coupon
- Rs 500
- Four-wheeler coupon
- Rs 1,000
- Rescheduled period
- Friday through Sunday
- Weather disruption
- Heavy rains hit Chandigarh