AAP's agitation against E20 fuel to continue, people must join protest: Arvind Kejriwal
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to protest against E20 fuel, asserting AAP’s commitment to halt its implementation and support local farmers
On August 4, 2026, the AAP's national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, announced that his party's opposition to E20 fuel would persist. Speaking at a press conference following a march to the Prime Minister's residence, Mr. Kejriwal called for widespread public participation in the protest to impede the fuel's implementation. The party intended to oppose the policy in all states where they hold legislative power, including Goa and Gujarat.
Despite a reported turnout of just 100 protesters, Kejriwal praised their bravery in face of criticism and online harassment.
Later that day, Delhi Police barred the marchers from reaching the Prime Minister's residence with more than 230,000 petitions against E20 fuel, leading the group to protest on Firoz Shah Road instead. Kejriwal urged citizens to join the cause en masse to prevent E20's introduction. AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged that the central government was determined to push through the policy, even denying any benefit to Indian farmers from ethanol production, instead claiming it would favor American farmers.
Kejriwal also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi resist pressure from President Donald Trump to stop importing ethanol from the United States, claiming the policy benefited foreign entities at the expense of Indian farmers.
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