Automakers silent on E20 petrol due to government pressure: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre pressures automakers to stay silent on E20 petrol's impact on pre-2023 vehicles.
Kejriwal claimed officials from nine auto companies told him E20 petrol could damage engines and fuel systems in older vehicles.
He alleged the Centre warned companies of agency action by ED, CBI, or income tax if they disclosed risks.
Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra challenged Kejriwal to produce 100 vehicles with mechanic certification proving damage from ethanol-blended petrol.
Kejriwal said the Centre's push for E20 petrol could render nearly 30 crore pre-2023 vehicles as scrap.
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