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Arvind Sawant apologises for remark against Shaina, says ‘has never insulted any woman in life’

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant apologised for his alleged insulting remark targeted at rival Shiv Sena’s Assembly election candidate Shaina N. C., a day after a case was registered against him in this connection.

Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Sawant maintained that he has never insulted any woman in his life and added that a controversy was created for political reasons ahead of the Assembly polls.

"I have always been in the forefront of giving women their due respect. My remarks were distorted and I was deliberately targeted. This hurt me. Still, if my comments hurt anybody’s sentiments, I regret it and apologise for the same. In my 55 years of public life, I have never insulted women," the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency said.

“The controversy regarding my remarks was raised for political reasons,” Sawant said.

Meanwhile, Shaina NC demanded to know the official stand of Shiv Sena (UBT), referring to MP Arvind Sawant’s alleged derogatory remarks against her.