Karnataka Minister blames Gadkari for ethanol blending crisis

Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil has accused Union Minister Nitin Gadkari of ignoring the state's ethanol blending challenges. Patil urged the Centre to consult sugar industry leaders Murugesh Nirani and Prabhakar Kore to verify his claims. This dispute highlights growing friction between state officials and the central government regarding biofuel policy implementation.