BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday issued an “unconditional apology” following controversy over his recent remarks on former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. “Last week, while speaking to the media, an incorrect interpretation was drawn from my remarks regarding the Nehru-Gandhi family’s exploits, specifically in reference to Biju Patnaik, former Chief Minister and one of India’s leading leaders. First of all, this statement is my personal view. My thoughts on Nehru ji were misconstrued as being about Biju Babu. Biju Babu has always been and will remain a towering statesman for us. If my statement has hurt anyone’s sentiments, I unconditionally apologise,” the BJP MP in a post on X.
