Panaji, Aug. 25 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Union government over its E20 fuel policy, alleging that the diversion of sugarcane for ethanol production has led to a spike in sugar prices and caused distress to vehicle owners.

Announcing a public outreach initiative, the former Delhi Chief Minister said the party would hold a 'Town hall' to discuss the technical and economic impacts of ethanol-blended fuel.

"25 lakh tonnes of sugarcane have been diverted towards Ethanol production. The price of Sugar has gone up in the country. Today, Sugar prices have gone up, people are troubled due to spurious fuel, and there is no saving of foreign exchange. We will hold a Town...