Guwahati, Nov. 12 -- Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik

Agartala: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Boxanagar, Tafajjal Hossain, on Tuesday issued an unconditional apology to the Tiprasa community over his alleged derogatory remarks about their food habits. The apology came amid mounting political criticism and a police complaint filed by the Tribal Youth Federation (TYF).

The controversy erupted after a video featuring the legislator's remarks during an election campaign at Tamsabari under Sonamura subdivision circulated publicly. His comments drew sharp reactions from Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury.

Addressing a press conference, Hossain expressed regret over his sta...