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Ethanol से Mileage कम? गाड़ियों का Engine खराब? | Nitin Gadkari EXCLUSIVE |ABPLIVE

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The video is an ABP News interview-style exchange where a public questioner challenges Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on his handling of ethanol-blended petrol, especially E20, and its claimed effects on mileage and vehicle performance.

The central accusation is that the public feels misled, and Gadkari is pressed to explain technical findings (including a purported ARAI report leak), pricing/impact concerns, and allegations fueled by social media misinformation.

1) Ethanol (E20) and mileage / engine performance

  • The questioner argues that Gadkari initially did not admit that ethanol reduces mileage, but later accepted it after reports—claimed to be from ARAI— surfaced.
  • They frame the issue as technical:
    • ethanol has a different calorific value than petrol,
    • therefore fuel economy can drop, depending on conditions and vehicle behavior.
  • A car owner in the segment claims city mileage fell from 10–11 to about 7, attributing it to blended fuel, while emphasizing the need to verify impacts through warranty/service processes.
  • Gadkari responds by explaining:
    • flex-fuel engines can adapt to different blends,
    • city driving dynamics (gear changes, braking/recharging cycles) can affect reported performance metrics.
  • He maintains that mileage differences are expected due to energy-content differences.

2) Demands for proof and complaint process

  • The questioner repeatedly challenges whether there is evidence of widespread vehicle damage linked to ethanol.
  • Gadkari’s response focuses on a structured complaint approach:
    1. Visit the authorized dealer/service center
    2. Register the complaint
    3. Get the issue checked under warranty/insurance
    4. Forward details to the ministry website
  • He claims he has received no usable complaint so far that he can act on, contrasting this with numerous viral social media stories.

3) Social media misinformation and allegations

  • The questioner cites viral claims, including examples framed as “strange issues” after ethanol use (e.g., a sensational story involving “pouring sugarcane juice” in cars and attracting ants).
  • Gadkari argues such stories are misleading and driven by sensationalism.
  • He also challenges the credibility of attribution, citing at least one example where a problem was incorrectly blamed on ethanol (a diesel vehicle failure was allegedly misattributed, later explained as a misunderstanding).

4) ARAI report leak and transparency

  • A major controversy involves an alleged ARAI report about E20 impact:
    • it was reportedly leaked,
    • but allegedly not released publicly.
  • The questioner claims the report indicates:
    • fuel pump rubber parts may be affected under certain scenarios, and
    • mileage reduction can occur (claimed to be up to ~6%).
  • They press Gadkari on why the report is not public and argue Gadkari accepted the mileage issue only after the leak.

5) Road / pothole complaints used to argue governance failures

  • The questioner also brings up road maintenance issues (e.g., Delhi–Dehradun highway potholes) and asks why defects occur shortly after major spending.
  • Gadkari attributes the problem to drainage / incomplete work constraints, stating that:
    • the issue was identified and repaired after water-related failure exposed drainage shortcomings.

6) Import dependence, pollution, and pricing questions

  • The questioner challenges broader policy outcomes:
    • petroleum imports remain high (or increasing),
    • petrol prices did not fall despite ethanol blending and excise-related changes.
  • They argue the country still bears import/foreign-exchange burdens and that public communication about E20 rollout was insufficient.
  • Gadkari’s counterpoints include:
    • ethanol supports indigenous/self-reliant energy,
    • ethanol reduces pollution claims (positioned as cleaner fuel),
    • fuel pricing impacts are governed by the Petroleum Ministry, not his department,
    • global market volatility and compensation mechanisms may affect prices.

7) Ethanol rollout communication to the public

  • The questioner concludes that the public was not clearly informed that E20 would be used in their vehicles—suggesting notifications were delayed or not communicated openly.
  • Gadkari counters that consumers should rely on warranty/service guarantees and official dealer verification, not social media claims.

8) Personal / family financial allegations

  • The questioner references social media allegations that Gadkari’s son’s company (Cyan Agro) saw large profit/revenue growth, implying possible conflict of interest.
  • Gadkari strongly denies the figures, calling them wrong/incorrect, citing regulatory oversight (SEBI).
  • He adds that the company’s financial picture includes losses/debt and that there is no direct connection to ethanol in the way implied.

Presenters or contributors

  • Nitin Gadkari
  • ABP News host / interviewer (name not provided in subtitles)
  • Harti Puri ji (referenced)
  • Devendra Gavande / Devendra (referenced as editor-in-chief of an Indian Express Group outlet)
  • Yash (referred to indirectly; no clear name in subtitles)
  • Car owners / people shown in examples (names not provided)
  • ABP News (channel credited; specific host name not present in subtitles)

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