Maharashtra BJP chief regrets ‘anti-farmer’ remarks

Under fire from various quarters, BJP’s Maharashtra unit President Raosaheb Patil-Danve on Thursday expressed regret over his alleged anti-farmer remarks.

In a statement issued here, he said nowhere in his comments on Wednesday at a party activists’ meeting in Jalna did he speak against the farmers.

“However, if there is still any ill-feeling among the farmers, then I express regrets over the same,” Danve said, as protests against him gained momentum.

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