Live: Kejriwal to march to PM's residence against E20; cops deny permission

Download AppNewsIndiaLive: Kejriwal to march to PM's residence against E20; cops deny permissionLive blogArvind Kejriwal E20 march live: Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that he would lead a march of 100 people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday to submit public petitions opposing E20 petrol. The AAP national convener alleged that the Centre was promoting ethanol-blended fuel under pressure from US President Donald Trump, claiming India had "yielded" to buy ethanol from the United States. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal questioned why the government continued to push E20 despite complaints from vehicle owners, alleging there was a "hidden agenda" behind the policy. He said the delegation would personally hand over the petitions to the Prime Minister and seek a discussion on the concerns surrounding ethanol-blended petrol. Follow this space for all the live updates....Read MoreKejriwal said the Ethanol Townhall organised by the AAP last week was a huge success.Aug 4, 2026 08:45 ISTKejriwal PM residence protest: Delhi BJP chief says Kejriwal's march is bid to play victimDelhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra took a swipe at Arvind Kejriwal over his proposed march to the Prime Minister's residence, saying the AAP chief's announcement reflected a competition with the Congress over "who can emerge as the country's Number 1 anarchist". Claiming that Kejriwal was trying to match the Congress after its recent protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, Malhotra alleged, "Creating disorder first and then playing the victim card has long been Kejriwal's political style." Malhotra added that if police stopped Kejriwal from proceeding to the Prime Minister's residence without permission, "Tomorrow, when the police prevent him from entering the Prime Minister's residence without permission, Kejriwal will once again play the victim card and claim that the government refused even to hold talks with him." Aug 4, 2026 08:30 ISTE20 petrol row live: Why is Kejriwal marching to PM Modi's residence?Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will march to PM Modi's residence on Tuesday with around 100 supporters to submit public petitions opposing the Centre's push for E20 ethanol-blended petrol. Kejriwal has alleged that the government is promoting the fuel despite complaints from vehicle owners and claimed the move is linked to a decision to import ethanol from the United States under pressure from US President Donald Trump. He has said he wants to personally hand over the petitions to the Prime Minister and seek a discussion on the issue, alleging that the continued rollout of E20 petrol points to a "hidden agenda". "I will go to the PM's residence tomorrow along with 100 people to personally hand over the petitions signed by the public and discuss issues related to ethanol-blended petrol. People are facing several problems in their vehicles and despite all that the government is continuing with this, which means there is a hidden agenda," Kejriwal said at a press conference on Monday. Aug 4, 2026 07:15 ISTKejriwal PM residence protest: Kejriwal will play victim card if police stop march, Delhi BJP chief saysDelhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday attacked Arvind Kejriwal over his proposed march to the Prime Minister's residence, alleging that the AAP chief was setting the stage to "play the victim card". Malhotra claimed Kejriwal's announcement was part of an ongoing competition with the Congress over who could emerge as the country's "Number 1 anarchist". He alleged that creating disorder and then portraying himself as a victim had long been Kejriwal's political style. "When the police prevent him from entering the Prime Minister's residence without permission, Kejriwal will once again play the victim card and claim that the government refused even to hold talks with him," Malhotra said. Aug 4, 2026 07:09 ISTAmid E20 row, Amit Malviya asks Kejriwal: Politics or Punjab's farmers?BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Tuesday attacked Arvind Kejriwal over his opposition to E20 fuel, accusing the AAP leader of taking contradictory positions. Arguing that ethanol helps boost farmers' earnings, strengthens India's energy security and reduces dependence on imported crude oil, Malviya questioned Kejriwal's opposition to the policy. Arvind Kejriwal now finds himself at odds with the very farmers of Punjab he claims to represent. On one hand, he opposes E20 fuel. On the other, farmers in AAP-ruled Punjab are supporting ethanol because it creates value from surplus and otherwise wasted grains, opening up an… pic.twitter.com/rQSsJMO5tP — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2026 Aug 4, 2026 07:05 ISTE20 petrol row live: No permission sought or granted for Kejriwal's E20 march, say Delhi PoliceDelhi Police sources said neither Arvind Kejriwal nor the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has sought permission for the proposed march to the Prime Minister's residence, and no permission has been granted. Officials also pointed out that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are already in force in the New Delhi district due to the ongoing Parliament session, restricting public gatherings in the area. (Reported by Arvind Ojha)