BJP leader apologises for remarks about Sonia Gandhi

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Press Trust of India Rajkot
Last Updated : Jan 07 2017 | 8:28 PM IST
Following protest by Congress workers here, BJP leader and chairman of Gujarat Municipal Finance Board Dhansukh Bhanderi today apologised for his remarks about Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
"I do not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments. I am a disciplined party worker and I apologise for my remarks if it has hurt anyone's sentiments," Bhanderi told PTI.
Addressing a public gathering at Jasdan in the district yesterday, Bhanderi had made certain remarks about Sonia Gandhi while talking about 'leadership crisis' in the party.
Congress workers protested and burnt his effigy at Trikaun Baug area here today. Police detained over 25 persons including former Congress MP from Rajkot and city party president Kunvarji Bavaliya, Vashram Sagathiya and GPCC secretary Mahesh Rajput.

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First Published: Jan 07 2017 | 8:28 PM IST

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