Chennai: Prominent DMK leader A Raja has apologised for insults aimed at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Planiswami at an election campaign in the state.
The former federal telecom minister in his apology said he was pained to see Palanswami break down and his intention was not to hurt him.
"I never thought of attacking his personal life. I was only drawing a parallel between him and with (DMK leader) MK Stalin," he said.
The apology came a day after Palaniswami became emotional and broke down over the remark while campaigning for the assembly elections.
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A case was filed against Raja on a complaint to the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) which was forwarded to the police in Chennai.
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AIADMK workers staged a protest in Salem and Karur districts on Sunday, with activists burning an effigy of Raja.
AIADMK ally BJP had also hit out at Raja for his comments, with Union Minister Smriti Irani alleging 'DMK is such a political party that does not respect women.'
DMK president M K Stalin without mentioning anyone's name had said on Saturday that during the campaign, party men must make dignified comments, saying rivals would distort and edit speeches.
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With PTI inputs
