Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Facing widespread condemnation for likening Lok Sabha poll frenzy surrounding him to "being raped", Bengali movie star and Trinamool Congress candidate Dev Monday apologised for his comments.
"I m new in politics. My heart is clean. No offence meant 2 any1. I respect Maa, sis al women n brothers. Dint mean 2 hurt any1. SINCERE SORRY," tweeted Dev who is contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket from Ghatal in West Midnapore district of West Bengal.
Talking to Bengali tabloid Ebela, the actor-turned-politician said: "Eighty percent of the media is now focusing on Ghatal. Dev contesting from Ghatal has become a hot topic. It is nice that a place like Ghatal has also become popular."
Asked if he was enjoying the moment, Dev was quoted as saying: "Enjoy ... it's just like being raped, either you can enjoy or can shout."
Political parties have condemned the "outrageous" comments and are even mulling lodging a complaint with the Election Commission.
If Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sujon Chakraborty and state Bharatiya Janata Party president Rahul Sinha called for the cancellation of his candidature, Congress' O.P. Mishra demanded penal action, demanding the administration take immediate action.
State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury too slammed Dev for his comments and accused Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee of fielding celebrities as candidates to defraud people.
"His (Dev) comments are indicative of his insensitivity and is highly condemnable... the move to nominate celebrities shows the immaturity and insensitivity of the Trinamool chief," Chowdhury said reacting to the incident.
In the case of TV actress Tunisha Sharma's death, the main accused has made a big disclosure. She
Labourers vandalise DLF office in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, March 18 (IANS) Angry over the death of a colleague, a number of labourers on Wednesda
Referring to the controversial BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs
Assam moves to raise force to protect Rhinoceros
Guwahati, Jan 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Friday announced that an 1,200 strong
Modi greets Bangladesh on Independence Day
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Bangla
With which actress Salman Khan was going to marry, even the wedding cards were divided
Salman Khan is still one of the bachelors of the film industry, but to date, Salman Khan has not
Good news: Corona patients recovering fast in India, know what the figures say
New Delhi: The whole world is battling Coronavirus, but in the meantime, there is a relief news i
Navy's third indigenous LCU launched
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) The third indigenous Landing Craft Utility (LCU) useful for transporting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram
Vice president Hamid Ansari casts vote
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari Saturday cast his vote in the Delhi assembly
