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AAP councillors stall MCD House over E20 fuel policy
AAP councillors turned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi meeting into a protest venue on Thursday, demanding a rollback of the Centre's E20 fuel policy. Carrying posters and pamphlets, they triggered sloganeering and…
The Story in Brief
AAP councillors turned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi meeting into a protest venue on Thursday, demanding a rollback of the Centre's E20 fuel policy. Carrying posters and pamphlets, they triggered sloganeering and heated exchanges with BJP members. Mayor Pravesh Wahi adjourned the House multiple times as disruptions continued.
AAP alleged the policy would impose an additional financial burden on vehicle owners and could adversely affect older vehicles. The protest began immediately after the House assembled. BJP councillors opposed the demonstration, accusing AAP of stalling municipal work.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are playing the usual script: AAP frames this as David vs Goliath against a regressive policy, while BJP paints them as disruptors who care more for optics than civic duties. But the real test is whether the MCD will pass a resolution or seek legal exemptions for older vehicles. Can either side produce a concrete demand beyond slogans?
Source: thehansindia.com
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