RGP Leader Ajay Kholkar Apologises Over Controversial Statement

Published 03 Nov 2026, 14:27 IST

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BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra apologized on Tuesday for remarks he made in Davanagere that offended Congress leaders. He said he used certain words in a fit of anger over the handling of the reservation issue, did not intend to hurt anyone, and expressed regret if his choice of words caused hurt. The apology came after a poster campaign targeting him at his residence.

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Rashtriya Goans Party (RGP) leader Ajay Kholkar has apologised following criticism over his recent statement, saying he was sorry if his words had hurt anyone. Kholkar’s apology came after he faced backlash over his remarks. He also recalled that similar attacks had previously been directed at him…

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Rashtriya Goans Party (RGP) leader Ajay Kholkar has apologised following criticism over his recent statement, saying he was sorry if his words had hurt anyone. Kholkar’s apology came after he faced backlash over his remarks. He also recalled that similar attacks had previously been directed at him…

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa) Current article 03 Nov 2026, 14:27 IST

RGP Leader Ajay Kholkar Apologises Over Controversial Statement

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 03 Nov 2026, 14:03 IST

BJP’s Vijayendra Apologises for Remarks Against Karnataka Congress Leaders

"I admit that I used certain words in Davanagere, but I did not use them deliberately. If the Congress leaders have been hurt by my choice of words, I apologise," Vijayendra said

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 03 Nov 2026, 13:44 IST

'Was angry over handling of reservation issue': Vijayendra apologises for offensive remarks against Congress netas

Bengaluru/Kolar: BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday apologised for his remarks against Congress functionaries in Karnataka, saying he had used certain words in a fit of anger and had no intention of hurting anyone, following a poster campaign targeting him at the residence of his…

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