However, the introduction of E20 fuel has sparked concerns that older vehicles not specifically designed for E20 may experience compatibility issues, fuel system corrosion and reduced fuel efficiency.
Manufacturers have now increasingly introduced E20-compatible vehicles, but questions remain over the compatibility of vehicles sold prior to 2023.
Automotive enthusiasts and experts have become increasingly vocal against Gadkari for thrusting E20 fuel without giving vehicle owners the option to opt for normal fuel which has less ethanol.
Through the suit filed by Advocate Sandeep Ladda, Gadkari has claimed that he had no role in formulating or implementing E20, a policy handled by the petroleum ministry.
What exactly has Gadkari claimed in his suit?
Gadkari has come in the line of the fire over the past few months for introducing E20 petrol in the country, a blend of 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol.
The E20 programme is a key part of the Indian government's strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower emissions and promote the use of domestically produced biofuels.
However, the introduction of E20 fuel has sparked concerns that older vehicles not specifically designed for E20 may experience compatibility issues, fuel system corrosion and reduced fuel efficiency.
Manufacturers have now increasingly introduced E20-compatible vehicles, but questions remain over the compatibility of vehicles sold prior to 2023.
Recently, a district consumer disputes redressal commission at Chhattisgarh's Raipur ordered car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki to give a new Grand Vitara car with an E20-compatible engine to a man whose car broke down allegedly due to the use of E20 fuel.
Automotive enthusiasts and experts have become increasingly vocal against Gadkari for thrusting E20 fuel without giving vehicle owners the option to opt for normal fuel which has less ethanol.
Through the suit filed by Advocate Sandeep Ladda, Gadkari has claimed that he had no role in formulating or implementing E20, a policy handled by the petroleum ministry.
It is his case that viral reels, memes and fabricated quotes have crossed the line from political criticism into targeted defamation.
What exactly has Gadkari claimed in his suit?
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