New Delhi, August 4: Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra has accused Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), of politicizing the issue of ethanol-blended petrol. Malhotra stated that Kejriwal’s intention behind raising this issue is merely to remain in the headlines, as he attempts to secure his political future through social media-driven politics.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Malhotra emphasized that the BJP has already made it clear that Kejriwal’s campaign regarding ethanol-blended petrol is entirely political. He alleged that Kejriwal is well aware of the necessity of ethanol-blended petrol, yet he staged a march to the Prime Minister’s residence.
Malhotra noted that as he had predicted earlier, Kejriwal claimed on Tuesday that he was stopped by the police, after which he protested outside his office for about half an hour. The BJP leader accused Kejriwal of later submitting a bundle of papers to the police, claiming to have submitted 233,238 petitions.
He further stated that with the potential loss of the Aam Aadmi Party in the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections looming, Kejriwal is trying to revive his political career through social media, and the campaign against ethanol-blended petrol is the beginning of that strategy.
Malhotra asserted that vehicle owners across the country understand that ethanol-blended petrol is the fuel of the future and will not be misled by Kejriwal. He challenged Kejriwal to present even 100 vehicles accompanied by a certified automotive engineer’s report stating that E-20 petrol has harmed those vehicles, despite repeated challenges.
He advised Arvind Kejriwal to cease politicizing the issue of ethanol-blended petrol, warning that failure to do so could lead to the end of his remaining political relevance.
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