“In every age it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and the exploiter who has wrapped himself in the cloak of patriotism, or religion, or both to deceive and overawe the People”.
Eugene Victor Debs
@geekyranjit Indians ki civic sense kabki samundar me behh chukki hai
Only stricter laws can change the situation, no polite requests/boards/messages can change the state of India.
There are roughly 100 influential automotive journalists in India who help shape public opinion and the direction of the auto industry. Yet not one of them is seriously questioning ethanol blending, E85, isobutanol in diesel, or the long-term impact these policies may have on consumers. The silence is deafening.
Why? Because speaking against powerful interests comes at a cost.
I have experienced it myself. When I criticized Mahindra, people connected to the company started making inquiries about me, my earnings, and even attempted to influence me.
Now there are efforts to pursue defamation claims. When I spoke about Tata’s vehicles, I was subjected to personal attacks, and event invitations for my team were affected. Recently, after posting a video about ethanol, I received pressure and threats that ultimately led to the video being taken down.
This is why I openly say that much of the automotive media ecosystem is compromised. Paid promotions, paid tweets, and sponsored narratives are far more common than people realize. I know how these systems work, and I believe that is one of the reasons why very few are willing to speak critically about ethanol-related policies.
The reality is that millions of consumers will be affected by these decisions. Don’t wait for journalists to be your voice people must speak for themselves.
As for me, I will continue to ask questions and share my views. I have never done paid posts, and I never will. No amount of pressure, influence, or money will change that! 🙏🏻
"It's a matter of Proud that Domestic LPG prices in India are significantly lower than in the United States and Canada."
— Hardeep Singh Puri, Petroleum Minister
E85 availability without E85 cars is peak planning.
It's like opening a vegan steakhouse in a town full of lions.
The nutritionist inside me just couldn't control relating it to nutrition.
@volklub
Meet Abhishek Asthana aka @GabbbarSingh - IT Cell cheerleader & Modi Fanboy. Till recently was ascribing the happiness of every Indian to Modi - now suddenly the tragic demise of Vivek Agarwal and his whole family has jolted him.... NOT because this was another senseless / preventable tragedy - but because it happened to someone in his luxury class level.
However - even in his moment of sadness - he does not have the spine to question the people who are responsible / does not have the basic conscience to demand justice - his only advise to is to 'escape the decay' (because taking names is not good for business)
Don't be a rat like Abhishek - have the courage to question - ESPECIALLY if you have power and clout. Remember - you are not 'safe' just because you have the money - a rotten system will get get you & quitting is the last option.
Solution is that only
E20 - Never increase this in 10 yrs
E85 - Let brands launch it. Tax them 5% gst only
Zero OR E5 available within 20 km everywhere too for older cars for next 10 yrs minimum
This is how policies should be made and implemented which are people friendly.
This looks more like a gimmick and a geopolitical statement. No car is there on sale and pump khul gya hai. Ayega kaun wahaan pe? George Bush?