Congress protests Gadkari's home over E20 fuel, 30 workers detained

On August 3, 2026, the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) staged a protest outside Nitin Gadkari’s residence in Nagpur over the Central government's ethanol-blended fuel policy. Led by MPYC chief Shivraj More from Chitnivis Park Square to Gadkari Wada, protesters criticized increased financial burdens and implementation issues of E20 fuel. At least 30 Congress workers were detained near Gadkari’s house while raising slogans about the unviability of E20 petrol, which has sparked outrage over reduced mileage and engine wear. Nagpur Congress chief Praful Gudade vowed to continue voicing concerns despite detentions.