BJP MP Janardan Mishra defends ethanol-blended petrol policy
BJP Member of Parliament Janardan Mishra has sparked controversy after questioning critics of the central government's ethanol-blended petrol policy. Speaking at an event in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, to inaugurate new flight services, Mishra defended the blending of 20 percent ethanol into petrol by citing India's high dependence on crude oil imports. He argued that India produces only 20 percent of its required oil domestically and must import the remaining 80 percent, noting that global geopolitical tensions have significantly increased the logistical challenges and distances required for fuel transportation.
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What Happened
BJP MP Janardan Mishra addressed the ongoing public criticism regarding the government's ethanol-blended petrol policy during an event at the Rewa airport. While inaugurating new flight services to Bhopal and Kolkata, Mishra criticized those protesting against the use of ethanol-blended fuel. He questioned where protesters expected to source pure petrol, given that India relies on imports for 80 percent of its oil requirements.
Mishra justified the policy by highlighting the logistical difficulties caused by international geopolitical instability, which he claimed forces oil tankers to travel an additional 18,000 kilometers. The MP's remarks were made in response to domestic movements opposing the E20 fuel initiative, which involves mixing 20 percent ethanol with petrol. His comments have since circulated on social media, drawing attention to the government's efforts to reduce import dependency through alternative fuel blending.
Key Facts
- Janardan Mishra is a BJP Member of Parliament representing Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.Source not recorded
- The remarks were made during an event inaugurating new flight services from Rewa to Bhopal and Kolkata.Source not recorded
- India currently produces 20 percent of its crude oil domestically.Source not recorded
- The government's E20 policy involves blending 20 percent ethanol into petrol.Source not recorded
- Mishra cited global geopolitical tensions as a factor increasing the distance for oil imports.Source not recorded
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