# BJP MP Janardan Mishra asks ethanol critics: ‘Will pure petrol come from your father’s house?’

2026-08-09T20:48:55+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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BJP MP Janardan Mishra defended the Centre's 20% ethanol blending policy at an event in Rewa, telling opponents, "Will pure petrol come from your father's house?" He cited India's 80% crude oil import dependency, global supply disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closure, and Brazil's successful use of 100% ethanol. Mishra claimed experts say ethanol does not damage engines and that India has the lowest inflation and highest employment under this policy. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over ethanol's impact on food security and vehicle performance.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/madhya-pradesh/will-pure-petrol-come-from-your-fathers-house-bjp-mp-janardan-mishra-defends-ethanol-policy-4105199>
- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/madhya-pradesh/story/ethanol-blending-row-rewa-bjp-mp-janardan-mishra-asks-critics-where-pure-petrol-will-come-from-2967369-2026-08-10?utm_source=rss>
- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/will-pure-petrol-come-from-your-fathers-house-bjp-mp-on-ethanol-3521798/>

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