BJP MLA Narendra Mehta issues unconditional apology over 'City of Jains' remark

Mumbai, Oct 2 (UNI) BJP MLA Narendra Mehta has tendered an unconditional apology over his controversial description of Mira-Bhayandar as a "city of Jains", following strong criticism from political parties and social organisations. The remarks triggered a political row, with several groups questioning his statement and stressing that Mira-Bhayandar is home to people from different religious and cultural communities. Mehta, who represents the Mira-Bhayandar constituency, made the remarks while addressing a community gathering in Thane on Wednesday. He referred to the presence of Jain community members in key civic positions and said that the mayor, nine corporators and he himself…