Binish Thomas (Special Correspondent)
The recent controversy surrounding ethanol blending in petrol has raised serious concerns among vehicle owners across India.
Reports and allegations of ethanol blending exceeding prescribed limits, including claims of levels reaching 30%, have created widespread anxiety about vehicle safety and performance.
Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad has reportedly shared documents relating to this issue, raising serious questions that demand a clear explanation from the authorities.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and the Central Government must answer the following questions:
Is ethanol being blended beyond the prescribed limits?.
Are vehicles suffering damage because of excessive ethanol blending?.
Who will take responsibility if citizens suffer financial losses?.
What concrete measures will the government introduce to protect consumers and their vehicles?.
The government’s responsibility is to protect citizens, not impose additional financial burdens on them. People work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles. Their money, safety and dignity must be respected.
A government must work for the people. Ministers must act as guardians of the public, not become a source of hardship for ordinary citizens.
The Central Government must ensure transparency, clarify the facts and guarantee that consumers are not forced to suffer because of policy failures.
The interests of Indian citizens must come first. This is unacceptable. The people deserve answers, accountability and action.
