Kerala leader Ramesh Chennithala apologises for his remark on rape case

Kerala opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday withdrew his remark asking "whether only Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists could harass women," and expressed regret for it.
"My words, even if misinterpreted and taken out of context, should not cause the slightest pain to women," said Chennithala.
" I have worked so long with political conviction and such a reference should not have happened. I withdraw my reference and express my regret," he further said.
The Opposition leader on Tuesday landed in a controversy when replying to a question at a press conference on the allegations that a junior health inspector accused of raping a woman who approached for a Covid-19 negative certificate.
Kerala health minister KK Shailaja and CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, demanded a public apology from the Congress leader.