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On July 27, 2026, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced a 'National Town Hall Against E20' to be held on August 1, 2026, at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. Kejriwal urged the public to join in large numbers to discuss strategies to pressure the central government to withdraw E20 petrol, a 20% ethanol-blended fuel. He stated that experts and vehicle owners who have faced problems with E20 are invited. The AAP previously launched an online petition making E20 optional, which has garnered nearly 200,000 signatures. Kejriwal plans to deliver the petition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the town hall. He also offered virtual participation via a messaging number. This follows earlier letters from Kejriwal to PM Modi and 29 car makers seeking responses on E20's impact on mileage and prices.
Source report
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (July 27, 2026) announced that the party will organise a 'National Town Hall Against E20' in New Delhi on August 1, 2026, to bring all stakeholders onto a single platform.
Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal appealed to the public to participate in large numbers in the meeting, which will be held at the Constitution Club of India.
"We are inviting people to join in large numbers on this platform, where we will discuss how to create pressure on the central government to withdraw the E20 petrol. Experts and people who have faced problems with their vehicles, all are invited."
— Arvind Kejriwal
Key Highlights
- Event: National Town Hall Against E20
- Date: August 1, 2026
- Venue: Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
- Organiser: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Online Petition and Next Steps
Mr. Kejriwal noted that AAP had earlier launched an online petition to make E20 fuel optional, which has been signed by nearly 2 lakh people.
"Next week, I will go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's house with the online petition. But that would be after this meeting," he said.
Virtual Participation
To join the meeting virtually, people can send a message to 8588833212 and will receive an online link to participate.
Background
Earlier this month, Mr. Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Modi seeking an appointment to discuss concerns about E20 fuel and requested a reduction in prices for ethanol-blended petrol.
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Kejriwal leads campaign against India's E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme