Haryana Chief Minister Withdraws "Tit For Tat" Remark Amid Farmers' Anger

Days after he was seen speaking of raising volunteer groups, which, he said, can administer "tit for tat" treatment to counter farmers protesting the agricultural laws, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has withdrawn his controversial remarks.

Mr Khattar withdrew his statement and issued an 'apology' after backlash from farmers and the opposition.

"I withdraw my statement. I don't want to encourage any sort of clash in the society," he said in Panchkula.

The Chief Minister said he will be skipping tomorrow an event as farmers were planning to protest.