Minister Bittu appears before Punjab SC Commission; apologises for his remarks
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu appeared before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission to formally apologize for using casteist remarks during a confrontation with police in May. The Commission had summoned the minister following public outcry and viral video evidence of the incident.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the legal and social accountability of public officials regarding discriminatory language and conduct in India.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) appeared before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission and submitted a written apology for his remarks during heated exchanges with police officers in Dhuri in May. Mr. Bittu had earlier issued a public apology for his casteist remarks.
The article objectively reports on the proceedings of a government commission and the minister's response.
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