BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla apologizes for offensive comments about AAP MLA Rituraj Jha's surname, made during a news debate. His apology aims to ease tensions with Purvanchali communities in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, where AAP and BJP are the major contenders.
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