A group of critics opposing the government's E20 ethanol-blending policy is set to stage a sit-in protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday, July 5.Organizers describe this as the first public demonstration against the mandatory implementation of E20 fuel.

Political analysts Tehseen Poonawalla and Ratan Dhillon have been vocal about their concerns, arguing that the policy forces motorists to use a specific ethanol blend without consumer choice.The protest aims to demand transparency, with protesters seeking options like E0, E5, E10, and E20 blends.Delhi Police has not yet granted final permission due to potential crowd management issues.

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed claims about E20 fuel causing engine damage or pest attraction as 'rumours,' emphasizing scientific evidence over misinformation.

The debate highlights growing public dissent over the government's approach to biofuel blending, with critics accusing authorities of treating the country as a 'laboratory' for testing policies.Industry experts have defended the E20 rollout, citing years of testing and safety for older vehicles.