DMK MP DNV Senthil Kumar issues apology for 'Inadvertent' hindi states remark

Facing backlash for his remarks in the Lok Sabha, DMK MP DNV Senthil Kumar expressed regret and issued an apology on Wednesday, a day after his comments criticizing Hindi heartland states triggered controversy. Senthil Kumar acknowledged that his statement, which criticized the BJP's electoral success in the Hindi heartland states, was made inadvertently during the debate on the north-south divide. The remarks were expunged by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following widespread criticism from various political leaders.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP DNV Senthil Kumar faced criticism for his comments in the Lok Sabha where he criticized the BJP's electoral success in Hindi heartland states, sparking controversy amid the ongoing north-south divide debate. On Wednesday, Senthil Kumar publicly expressed regret and issued an apology, acknowledging that the statement was made inadvertently and requesting the expunging of his words from the record.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla complied with the request and expunged the remarks, underscoring the sensitivity of the north-south debate triggered by the recent Assembly poll results. The controversy adds to the ongoing political discourse, especially in the aftermath of the BJP's victories in three Hindi heartland states and the Congress's success in Telangana.

Commenting on the results of the five recent state assembly elections, I have used a word in a inappropriate way.

Not using that term with any intent,

I apologize for sending the wrong meaning across.

— Dr.Senthilkumar.S (@DrSenthil_MDRD) December 5, 2023