Delhi-based journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra Tuesday appeared before a House Committee of the state Assembly over his alleged anti-Odisha remarks and tendered an unconditional apology.
Iyer Mitra has been asked to reappear before the House Committee on November 2, Chairman of the committee Narasingha Mishra, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, said.
"Abhijit Iyer Mitra admitted to the allegations against him and sought an unconditional apology for his stupidity. He has been directed to depose before the committee and submit an affidavit in this regard," Mishra told reporters here.
He further said, "The committee will decide whether to accept his apology or not after examining his affidavit. Accordingly, the committee will then recommend the House to take action against him if necessary."
Abhijit Iyer Mitra in September had posted a video on his Twitter handle where he "criticised Odisha, its people, Lord Jagannath, Konark temple and also Odisha lawmakers."
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