Pragya tenders apology for her remark on Godse

Facing oppositionattack for the controversial comments on Nathuram Godse, BJP MP Pragya Thakuron Friday tendered an apology in Lok Sabha but said her remarks have beentwisted.

Thakursaid that her comments were in a different context.

The Bhopalcreated a controversy on Wednesday with her remarks in the Lower House ofParliament during DMK member A Raja's narration of a statement by NathuramGodse before a court on why he killed Mahatma Gandhi.

Withouttaking Godse's name, Thakur said, "If my comments have hurt in anyway, I regretand seek apology. My comments in the House have been twisted."

Thakur alsosaid that she respects and pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi for his contributionto the country.

The MPalso said that she was dubbed as a terrorist by an MP despite being acquittedby the court.

She further stated that one member has publicly termed her as a terrorist, though I have been acquitted by the court adding that making such remarks too was against the law.

The Congress,however, strongly protested in the House as they were unsatisfied with Thakur'sapology and shouted slogans against her.

The principalopposition party also demanded suspension of Thakur from the House.