Sushil Kumar Shinde finally apologises for Hindu terror remark

February 21, 2013 10:54

A possible confrontation between the government and the BJP over home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remark was averted on the eve of the session as he expressed regret and the main opposition welcomed it. Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj had demanded that Shinde withdraw his comments and tender an apology, failing which the party would boycott him.

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