Was misinterpreted: BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi withdraws 'mawali' comment about protesting farmers

New Delhi BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi who called the protesting farmers 'mawali' on Thursday later took her words back, saying they were "misinterpreted".

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Thursday withdrew her comment about calling the protesting farmers 'mawali', saying that her words were "misinterpreted". pic.twitter.com/s98ezkskzl "My statement has been misinterpreted. Nonetheless, if my comments that are being linked with farmers have hurt anyone, then I take my words back," the BJP MP from New Delhi constituency said.