Govt Lied About Your Car? Tehseen Poonawalla on the E20 Ethanol Scam | EP-03

Will E20 Fuel damage your car? Does it reduce mileage? Why isn't there a choice between E0, E10 & E20? Is India's Ethanol Policy really helping consumers, farmers and the country—or are there important questions that still remain unanswered? In this in-depth conversation, Tehseen Poonawalla discusses one of India's most debated public policy issues—E20 Ethanol Blended Fuel. We examine whether E20 affects engine life, mileage, fuel efficiency and long-term vehicle performance, why many consumers are questioning the rollout, and whether the government has adequately addressed concerns around technical reports and transparency. The discussion also covers Nitin Gadkari's ethanol policy, consumer choice, oil imports, farmers, food security, water consumption, DDGS imports, sugar and grain economics, conflict of interest, and why the Opposition has largely remained silent on the issue. Beyond ethanol, we explore how TV debates are planned, media narratives are shaped, healthcare, education, governance, and the road to the 2029 General Elections. Whether you support or oppose India's ethanol policy, this conversation is designed to help you understand the arguments, separate facts from opinions, and make an informed decision. Topics Covered: 1. E20 Fuel & Ethanol Blending 2. Will E20 Damage Your Car? 3. Mileage & Engine Performance 4. Nitin Gadkari & Ethanol Policy 5. Consumer Choice (E0, E10 & E20) 6. Farmers, Water & Food Security 7. DDGS Imports & Fuel Economics 8. Media Narratives & TV Debates 9. Healthcare, Governance & Politics 10. BJP, Congress & 2029 Elections Watch till the end and let us know your views in the comments. Follow me here 👇👇 Instagram: instagram.com/upmanyusays Twitter: twitter.com/sachinupmanyuu Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sachinupmanyu Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Why Ethanol Became Controversial 03:30 - The E20 Debate & Missing ARAI Report 08:00 - Gadkari, Politics & Conflict of Interest 16:20 - Does Ethanol Really Save India Money? 23:30 - Is Ethanol Actually Cheaper? 28:00 - Middle Class, Farmers & Rising Costs 34:45 - Can Courts Stop This Policy? 38:00 - Brazil vs India: Why Their Model Works 43:40 - Inside TV Newsrooms & Media Narratives 47:00 - Rahul Gandhi, Congress & 2029 Elections 52:20 - Final Message to Nitin Gadkari