An agitation in front of Nadigar Sangam office by Indian National League against Y Gee Mahendra for his remarks in Swathi murder case was withdrawn today, after the veteran actor tendered an unconditional apology.
In a Facebook page after the murder, he had posted that it was a Muslim man who killed Swathi. Following this, Indian National League announced agitation against him.
Meanwhile in a letter to Indian National League president Tada J Abdul Rahim, Mahendra said, “I enclose the apology given by me publicly on FaceBook.Once again I reiterate that I had only forwarded and shared an already existing message. I DID NOT CREATE IT.. . I understand that the message has hurt our Islam brothers for which I once again seek sincere apology.”
He said: “I am not a religion prejudiced person. Sir ..4 of my drama troupe members are Muslims who have been associated with me for over 10 years…and are like brothers. Hence I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT ILL of Muslims … and I dont belong to any Political or Religous party..for the past 50 years and my career is mainly focused on my love for cinema and passion for stage play.”
“I have never ever got into any controversy and this sharing of message is only due to my inadvertance for which I have apologized. . This was a thoughtless emotional forwarding that’s all. Yet when it has hurt sentiments it is my duty to apologise,” Mahendra concluded.
