Chandigarh, Nov 6 (PTI) Facing flak over his alleged derogatory comments against former union minister Buta Singh, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday sought an exemption from appearance before the state Scheduled Caste Commission here.

Advocate Arshpreet Singh Khadial appeared before the commission on Warring's behalf; however, he could not submit the power of attorney during the proceedings.

Warring had been asked to appear in person before the commission on November 6 for his alleged casteist remarks.

Through his counsel, Warring sought exemption from personal appearance before the commission, citing the ongoing bypoll and requested a new date after the by-election concludes.

Meanwhile, the Tarn Taran district election officer-cum-deputy commissioner also s

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