Belagavi, October 23: The statement of Karnataka Congress senior MLA Raju Kage that he used to feel pain whenever good looking nurses in hospital addressed him as “grandpa” has stirred a controversy. Following the backlash, the 65-year-old MLA made a video apologising for his remarks. The statement was made on Saturday by Raju Kage while participating in a cultural programme organised as part of Dasara celebrations at Amarkhoda in Belagavi district. The statements drew flak and the senior MLA was slammed for his inappropriate statement against nurses. 'Mystery' Fever Grips Mumbai: Patients Report 'Unusual' Fever With Perplexing Symptoms and Full-Body Rash, but Test Negative for Dengue and Other Infections

Following the furore, Raju Kage made a video apologising for his remarks. “My intention was not to cause pain to anyone. I had just shared my sadness over getting old by making such a statement. I apologise if I have hurt anyone with my words,” he stated in the video. Parag Desai Dies: Wagh Bakri Tea Group Executive Director Passes Away at 49 After Suffering Brain Hemorrhage

“I have not spoken stealthily in a room. I made those remarks in a public meeting with responsibility. The remark was to just say that I have aged. But, thousands of meanings could be made out of it. There is no need to give it a twist or different meaning,” he reiterated. Raju Kage represents Kagwad constituency in Belagavi district.

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