Mandya (Karnataka), Dec 6 (IANS) Clarifying his controversial statement about religious pontiffs interfering in politics, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday publicly apologised to Vokkaliga seer Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji.

He offered the apology with folded hands in the presence of the Adichunchanagiri seer Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji at the agricultural fair held at VC Farm in Mandya. The seer smiled and accepted the apology, while the crowd applauded and cheered for Kumaraswamy.

Kumaraswamy said, “If my earlier statement caused any kind of disrespect to the Swamiji, I publicly seek forgiveness. Our loyalty lies in our hearts; it need not be displayed outwardly. If I have committed any offence towards the revered Swamiji, I ask for forgiveness.”

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