Vishal Dadlani again apologises to Tarun Sagar for his remarks

New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Disappointed and "hurt" for hissarcastic tweet on Jain monk Tarun Sagar’s address to theHaryana Assembly, music composer Vishal Dadlani, has againtendered an apology for hurting sentiments of the Jains andhas asked for forgiveness. Dadlani, who quit the Aam Aadmi Party after his tweetthat was strongly disapproved by Delhi Chief Minister ArvindKejriwal, said he will only work for social causes for theupliftment and betterment of the poor and underprivileged. "As a concerned Indian, I should have been especiallycareful to be sensitive to the sentiments of followers of MuniTarun Sagar ji. Especially after receiving his forgiveness, Irealise what a magnanimous and generous heart he has, and whatstrength lies within the gentleness of the Jain people,"Dadlani said in an open letter to Sagar and Jains. On August 29, a complaint was lodged with local policeagainst Dadlani for allegedly hurting religious sentiments ofJains through his tweets on Sagar. The Haryana Police has alsobooked Dadlani for his tweets against the monk. "I have always stood up for the rights of every Indian,and I feel like I have failed my love for my country thistime. "Because it is the gentle and kind Muni Tarun Sagar jiwho could have been affected, I know I have no reason to beafraid, but I do have strong reason to be hurt anddisappointed with myself," Dadlani added, He said it was his ego that led him to speaking againstthe Jain guru. "It is that same ego that I hope to defeat, with yourhelp. I apologise again, from the depths of my heart, and askthat Muni-ji and all my Jain brothers and sisters, forgiveme," Dadlani said. PTI PRRG