Dehradun: Minister drove scooty to save oil, now fine has come; Because of this, there were trolls on social media – Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi Rides Scooter To Save Fuel But Trolled On Social Media

Amar Ujala Bureau, Dehradun

Published by: Alka Tyagi

Updated Mon, 11 May 2026 09:44 PM IST

The Prime Minister has appealed to save petroleum products. The Chief Minister had also said this. In such a situation, after the program, Minister Ganesh Joshi had decided to reach home on a scooty with a staff person. But he got trolled for a different reason.


Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi Rides Scooter to Save Fuel But Trolled on Social Media

Minister Ganesh Joshi driving a scooter
– Photo: Samvad News Agency



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Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi’s initiative to give the message of petrol saving came into discussion for other reasons. It so happened that Cabinet Minister Joshi decided to go from a program organized in Garhi Cantt to his residence by scooty instead of using the government vehicle.

The insurance and pollution certificate of the scooter on which he rode had expired. Apart from this, his vehicle was also running behind the scooty. After this this matter went viral on social media.

Cabinet Minister Joshi said that the Prime Minister has appealed to save petroleum products. The Chief Minister had also said this. In such a situation, after the program, a staff person had decided to reach home on a scooter.

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