Archive · 31 Jul 2026
E20 Fuel Row Stalls Delhi MCD House Proceedings
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi House is where city officials meet to talk about things like water and health.
A group called the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got upset about a new fuel called E20, which mixes ethanol with petrol.
They stood on the benches, held signs, and shouted slogans.
The mayor, Pravesh Wahi, had to pause the meeting twice because of the noise.
AAP said the new fuel would cost people more and could damage old cars.
The mayor said the meeting was about health topics that got interrupted.
The protest ended after about 20 minutes, and the meeting was closed for the day.
The AAP wants the government to stop using E20, while the government says it is safe and good for the environment.
AAP councillors disrupted MCD House meeting over E20 ethanol‑blended petrol policy.
Protesters stood on benches, carried placards, and shouted slogans against the central government.
Mayor Pravesh Wahi adjourned the session twice, citing interference with public‑health discussions.
AAP demanded the Centre withdraw E20, citing higher costs and potential damage to older vehicles.
The BJP and central government defend E20 as tested, environmentally friendly, and cost‑effective.
- Who
- AAP councillors and Mayor Pravesh Wahi
- What
- Protest over the E20 ethanol‑blended petrol policy
- When
- Thursday (date not specified in articles)
- Where
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi House, Delhi
- Why
- AAP claims E20 imposes extra cost and harms older vehicles; they demand rollback
- Event
- E20 fuel protest at MCD House
- Location
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi
- Participants
- AAP councillors, BJP councillors, Mayor Pravesh Wahi
- Issue
- E20 ethanol‑blended petrol policy
- Outcome
- Meeting adjourned, proposals passed
