BJP MP Janardan Mishra responds to public criticism of India’s ethanol blending policy by asking, “Will pure petrol come from your father’s house?” According to multiple outlets, he frames the debate as being driven by skepticism toward ethanol rather than practical concerns about fuel supply.
Mishra argues that India produces a limited share of its oil domestically and must import most crude, using that dependence to justify alternative strategies like blending ethanol with petrol. NDTV and others report his line of reasoning that expanding ethanol use supports a pathway to reduce reliance on imported oil. Times of India adds that he points to Brazil’s experience with ethanol and says Indian experts support ethanol’s compatibility with vehicle engines.
The outlets note that critics are claiming ethanol will not work and that “pure petrol” is the true solution. Mishra rejects that claim, saying the country cannot depend on obtaining pure petrol while it continues to face import needs.
