Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Criticizes Congress Over Ethanol Blending in Petrol

Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday sharpened his attack on the Congress on the issue of ethanol blending in petrol. He also accused them of misleading the public. Joshi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, saying in front of reporters that the Congress is trying to create a fake movement under the leadership of a fake leader. Joshi said, "It should be understood that all this is an attempt to please not only the minorities, but also Rahul Gandhi. They keep talking in their favour. The public understands all this." He said, "At a time when crude oil is so expensive. The base price of petrol is Rs 53. Maize ethanol is priced at Rs 57-71. There is no commercial logic behind these claims. We have taken this initiative to support our farmers and make the country self-reliant. We do not have to depend on imports. Further, he said that the Congress has tried to create a fake movement under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi to surround the government on everything including EVMs, CECs and infiltrators.