BJP MLA Balram Thawani forced to apologise for assaulting NCP woman leader

An NCP woman leader lodged a complaint with police after she was brutally beaten up by BJP legislator Balram Thawani for protesting over the issue of water scarcity in the area. The incident which took place on Sunday near Thawani's office in Naroda was caught on camera by people present at the spot. Issuing his clarification, the BJP MLA told reporters, "My intention was not to harm them. It was unintentional. I condemn this act. I got swayed by emotions, I accept my mistake, and it was not intentional. I have been in politics for the last 22 years, such a thing has never happened before. I will say sorry to her."