PURNEA, April 24 -- Independent Lok Sabha MP from Purnea Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, on Friday expressed regret over his controversial remarks and tendered an apology to women in politics. However, he stressed that his fight for the dignity and self-respect of women in India would continue.

The Purnea MP had sparked controversy after stating that "90% of women cannot do politics without entering the room of (male) politicians," while interacting with media persons following the defeat of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill in Parliament.

Although Yadav could not be contacted for comment after issuing a public apology, his spokesperson, Rajesh Yadav, confirmed the development. "The MP has already expressed regret for his remarks, and the m...