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BJP MP Janardan Mishra asks ethanol critics: ‘Will pure petrol come from your father’s house?’
BJP MP Janardan Mishra asks ethanol critics: ‘Will pure petrol come from your father’s house?’
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative around ethanol blending has become a political slugfest, with Mishra's retort framing critics as unpatriotic. But the real debate should focus on science and economics: does India have enough food surplus to divert crops for fuel? Brazil has vast sugarcane lands; India faces water stress and rising food prices. The Union government claims E20 will save Rs 30,000 crore annually in oil imports, but independent studies warn of higher maintenance costs for older vehicles. A neutral audit of the policy's lifecycle emissions and impact on small farmers could cut through the noise.
Sources (3): deccanherald.com, indiatoday.in, siasat.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
