Shouldn't have used that word: Ramesh Jarkiholi regrets using expletive against D K Shivakumar

BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi. Credit: DH File Photo

BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi expressed regret Saturday for using an expletive against his bête noire, Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar.

"I stand by everything else, but for that one word. I shouldn't have used that word. I regret it," Ramesh told reporters. "I've faced a lot over the last 24 days. So, I got emotional. I'm human. I regret using that word."

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Speaking to reporters earlier, Ramesh exhibited toxic masculinity when he said: "I'm a real man. Shivakumar is a g**."

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Congress workers staged a protest against Ramesh and the BJP over this.

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