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What claim has he debunked? Let me expose the holes in this obvious paid slop of 2 pieces of BS. 1. Moisture doesn't appear on top of the blended petrol. That's not how it works. 2. His statement "Govt kuch bhi kare, opposition virodh hi karega" , is factually incorrect in the ethanol context. The opposition parties are barely speaking against e20 because they too have commercial interests in distilleries. It's the common people who're facing problems. By running such paid campaigns and using influencers to gaslight citizens, govt isn't helping anyone but a few individuals. Rather than spending taxpayer money on these stupid campaigns, govt can use the resources to provide e10 which is the compatible fuel for over 90% vehicles and then. - Release ARAI data and reports. - Upgrade storage and transport infra to support higher blends. - Move to Gen2 and Gen3 feedstock for ethanol which is more sustainable. - Incentivize adoption of Flex Fuel vehicles and EVs @OGTeamBharat @tehseenp @Nidhzee @FactswithDinesh @Shankyram2

Sounds like a dream order. The nightmare is the ground reality. My RTI revealed that 1 lakh+ vehicles in Pune alone have more than 10 unpaid challans. Now imagine scaling that enforcement backlog across India. Where will authorities park the crores of vehicles they are supposed to seize? And will habitual offenders suddenly become law-abiding because their RC or PUC is blocked? Many may simply drive without valid documents as many are doing every day. But the biggest question is this: If our traffic law enforcers had shown this kind of courage, consistency and sense of duty all along, would our roads be crawling with serial offenders in the first place? Orders look impressive on paper. Enforcement is what makes the law real.

Wrongside driving - no problem. Signal jumping - normalised Illegal plates - rampant Unpaid challans - millions But hey, how dare a vehicle regd in another state ply on Pune roads. Priorities of @CPPuneCity 🤦

One silver Baleno shouldn't surprise anyone. Go across Maharashtra, especially but not limited to Pune, and you'll find one vehicle per sq metre with either an illegal or so-called "fancy' plate, or worse, no plate at all. @CMOMaharashtra @DGPMaharashtra are either incompetent in handling law and order, or simply don't want to curb this nuisance, because these crimizens are their sure shot vote-banks.

MH14LN4888 is not a vehicle. It is a moving example of non-existent law enforcement in Maharashtra, and the utter incompetence and impotence of @PCcityPolice @MMVD_RTO & @DGPMaharashtra The vehicle openly flouts rules by hiding plates and can probably be used for hit n run, substance trafficking, human trafficking or even terror activities. Courtesy the pathetic traffic rules enforcement, it will easily get away. The entire state's machinery hasn't had the courage or the competence to.seize the vehicle even after it has 55 challans worth over 1 lakh pending for offences including - Dangerous driving, overspeeding, illegal plates etc.

What a sad state of affairs! Bapat said nothing objectionable about Ganesh Utsav. He only talked about curbs on excessive noise. What's wrong with that?

Clean interior, gutter-level upbringing. No amount of ventilated seats will air out the stench of that Innova occupant's absolute lack of shame.

Using "farmer welfare" to shield ethanol mandates collapses under basic arithmetic: - Old Money, New Spin: Cane farmers were already paid under FRP when sugar was exported. Ethanol didn’t create magic farm-gate wealth; it just guaranteed margins for millers and distilleries. - Stagnant FRP: Cane FRP barely moves with rural inflation, while processors enjoy assured OMC offtake prices. - The Maharashtra Paradox: The top cane and ethanol hub still needs a ~₹40,000 Cr farm loan waiver. If ethanol solved agrarian distress, why is the taxpayer bailing out the rural economy twice - at the treasury and at the fuel pump? Meanwhile, the official narrative shifts every week depending on which influencer is posting: is it forex savings, emissions, energy security, or farmer welfare? Pick a lane. All while the consumer quietly absorbs a mileage penalty, vehicle wear, and zero fuel choice. #EthanolScam @OGTeamBharat @tehseenp @FactswithDinesh @Nidhzee @Shankyram2 @VishhalSJain @ShivrattanDhil1

Every critical argument raised by Team Bharat on the rushed ethanol push now stands strongly vindicated: - Incompatible Fleet: Over 25–30 crore pre-April 2023 vehicles were never calibrated for E20, facing degraded rubber seals, overheating, and component wear. - Contamination & Infra Deficit: E20 is highly hygroscopic; without upgraded, moisture-proof storage and pipeline infra across supply depots and retail pumps, phase separation and fuel contamination remain major risks. - Fuel vs. Food & Ag Cycle: Diverting crops to ethanol depletes scarce groundwater, distorts cropping patterns toward maize, and undercuts oilseed farmers via cheap meal substitutes. - Economic Reality: Blending trims barely 3–4% of the crude oil import bill while risking irreversible agricultural, economic, and industrial trade-offs. Restoring E10 alongside E20 is not just consumer protection - it is basic economic prudence. #EthanolScam

Research and studies are a waste, Trust only copy-paste. This is probably why my RTIs seeking research reports were denied citing "confidentiality".

The E20 Petrol Transparency Blackout: A Pattern of Systemic Stonewalling Over the past few months, I have filed multiple Right to Information (RTI) applications seeking basic, objective quality control and safety data regarding the nationwide E20 petrol rollout. The responses from key testing agencies and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reveal a concerning pattern: 1. ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) Query: Vehicle engine compatibility, material degradation, and long-term testing data for E20 blend. Response: Denied citing "commercial confidentiality." 2. BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd) Query: Calibration logs for equipment used to measure moisture/water content in E20 fuel. Response: Denied, claiming calibration records are "confidential information" (despite no such blanket exemption existing under Section 8(1) of the RTI Act). 3. IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Ltd) Query: Frequency/count of third-party depot inspection audits AND equipment calibration records for moisture testing. Response: Rejected on the grounds that asking for audit counts and standard calibration logs is "vague and hypothetical." Why this matters to every motorist in India: Ethanol-blended fuel is hygroscopic - it readily absorbs moisture from the air, which can trigger phase separation and severe fuel system corrosion if quality controls fail. Calibration logs and third-party audit counts aren't trade secrets or hypothetical scenarios - they are standard physical records verifying compliance with IS/BIS quality norms. When regulatory bodies and state OMCs lock basic quality assurance data behind claims of "confidentiality" and "vagueness," consumer trust takes a direct hit. Millions of vehicle owners paying at the pump deserve full transparency and proof of fuel quality control, not administrative evasion. We deserve fuel as per our vehicle compatibility. E20 is not the right fuel for majority of our vehicles. #EthanolScam

First, every instance of E20 engine damage was blamed on "local petrol pump contamination." Now, even contamination itself is being dismissed as a statistical non-issue to claim everything is fine. Typical politician double-speak. The reality: 1️⃣ SIAM explicitly warned of a surge in fuel pump, injector, and EGR valve failures before being pressured to withdraw its letter. 2️⃣ E20 standards set by BIS remain inadequate to protect older fuel delivery systems. 3️⃣ Unready underground storage at pumps accelerates moisture absorption, ruining engines. Dismissing genuine concerns as "out of context" is an attempt to whitewash policy missteps. Citizens paid 15 years of upfront road tax under the expectation of a usable road network and safe fuel - not forced vehicle degradation. @HardeepSPuri @PetroleumMin #EthanolScam @OGTeamBharat @tehseenp @FactswithDinesh @Nidhzee @Shankyram2

इतनी बार तुम्हारे झूठ और आधे सच को एक्सपोज किया है, कि अब थोड़ा बोरिंग हो गया है। खैर तुम झूठ बोलने से बाज नहीं आते तो हम भी पोल खोलना जारी रखेंगे। तुम कहते हो - भारत ने पहले घोषणा नहीं की, बल्कि पूरी तैयारी के बाद E20 लागू किया। अब जवाब सुनो - कौनसी तैयारी। 80% से अधिक गाड़ियों e20 कंपेटिबल नहीं है। ये कैसी तैयारी हुई? अब बाकी का सुनो - * एथेनॉल उत्पादन क्षमता बढ़ाई गई। - तो? हम क्या करें? * डिस्टिलरी विस्तार को वित्तीय सहायता मिली। - तो? डिस्टलरीज के वित्तीय स्वास्थ्य के लिए हम अपनी मेहनत से खरीदी गई गाड़ियां कबाड़ कर लें? वैसे अधिकतर लोग वाहन भी वित्तीय सहायता से ही खरीदते हैं। उसका क्या? * ऑयल कंपनियों ने एथेनॉल की सुनिश्चित खरीद की। - तो? हमने बोला क्या ऐसा करने को? * ARAI, ऑटो कंपनियों और विशेषज्ञों के साथ व्यापक परीक्षण किए गए। - रिपोर्ट कहाँ है? ये सारी रिपोर्टें तो तुम confidentiality के नाम पर छिपा कर बैठे हो। ईंधन की उपलब्धता, इंजन की तैयारी और वैज्ञानिक परीक्षण सफल होने के बाद ही E20 को चरणबद्ध तरीके से देशभर में लागू किया गया। - ऊपर वाले तीन प्वाइंट पढ़ लो फिर से। #EthanolScam @OGTeamBharat @tehseenp @FactswithDinesh @Nidhzee @Shankyram2 @theracemonkey

Update: Since this video was posted, I received a call from a Top Executive of the dealership. The gentleman requested me to delete the video to which I refused. A representative from @Maruti_Corp was also trying to connect but I couldn't take the call due to work. However, what was evident from the entire episode is that automakers are possibly under pressure from govt against any mention of ethanol. I repeat what I said on the call that I have no complaint against the dealership or the service advisor. My post was to point out the inconsistencies in the statements made by Maruti Suzuki w.r.t. e20 and I stand by my words. #EthanolScam

Under what law can an individual be stopped from having an interaction with the media? Delhi police should answer if @tehseenp was : 1. Inciting a crowd? 2. Calling for violence? 3. Hurting religious sentiments? 4. Causing inconvenience to public? @OGTeamBharat will continue to fight the forced e20 mandate with greater zeal, now that the govt is trying to stifle our voices. Video courtesy: @moliticsindia #EthanolScam @FactswithDinesh @Shankyram2 @Nidhzee

Instead of echoing PR hand-outs without scrutiny, journalism requires asking tough, basic questions. When government bodies & industry heads make sweeping claims about the E20 fuel rollout, here are the exact questions journalists should have asked before amplifying their statements: 1. On "Years of testing by IOCL, IIP, SIAM & ARAI": * Where is the raw data, and why is it hidden? Amplifying claims of "scientific backing" means nothing if the data isn't in the public domain. Neither the Ministry nor ARAI has published unredacted component-durability logs or long-term degradation reports. When citizens file RTIs demanding this underlying raw data, applications are systematically stonewalled citing "confidentiality." Why parrot claims of rigorous science without demanding to see the peer-reviewed proof? ​2. On "No SIGNIFICANT impact on engine durability, performance, or mileage": * Who gets to define "significant"? To an agency looking at macro balance sheets, a 10% drop in fuel economy sounds "insignificant." But for a commuter or cab driver spending ₹10,000 monthly, that translates to an unannounced, recurring loss of ₹7,000–₹10,000 every year. NITI Aayog’s own 2021 roadmap admitted a 6%–7% efficiency drop because ethanol carries 33% less energy density than petrol. Why let authorities dismiss a real financial penalty as "insignificant" without pressing them on who pays for it? ​3. On "Older vehicles don't need modifications, except pre-2016 models needing rubber seals": * If post-2016 vehicles were fine, why did OEMs re-engineer fuel systems in April 2023? E20 material-compatibility standards (fluorocarbon hoses, ethanol-resistant fuel pumps, coated tanks) were only mandated across OEMs starting April 1, 2023 (BS6 Phase II). Vehicles bought between 2016 and early 2023 were engineered for E10 max. Furthermore, owners paid a 15-year upfront Road Tax for registrations valid up to 2031–2038. How can a journalist report this without asking what legal right the state has to alter fuel chemistry nationwide without offering E0/E10 alternatives or retrofits? 4. On "SIAM reports no WIDESPREAD links between E20 and engine failures": * What defines "widespread," and where is the reporting mechanism? Most owner manuals state that using higher ethanol blends voids the manufacturer warranty. When a 2018 or 2021 car suffers a corroded fuel pump or degraded seal, service centers log it as out-of-pocket "wear and tear." Because these repairs aren't processed as warranty claims, they never enter SIAM's database. Why report SIAM's numbers without asking if their tracking system is designed to ignore out-of-warranty failures? 5. On "Mileage loss and engine damage claims are social media myths": * Is thermodynamics a myth, or basic high school physics? Ethanol has roughly 33% less calorific value per liter than petrol - that is a hard chemical fact, not social media noise. When an un-tuned engine compensates for a leaner burn by consuming more fuel, mileage drops. Dismissing real-world consumer losses as "online commentary" conveniently shields Oil Marketing Companies from pricing fuel according to its actual energy density. Reporting without cross-examination isn't journalism - it's stenography. Citizens deserve full transparency, unredacted test data, and fair fuel pricing that reflects lower energy content. #EthanolScam #NotTheRightFuel #MeriGaadiMeraAdhikaar @OGTeamBharat @tehseenp @FactswithDinesh @Nidhzee @Shankyram2 @VishhalSJain