@updatenews03: Mahesh Basnet has publicly apologized after facing strong criticism for misinterpreting Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah’s statement, “I am a son of Madhesh.” Basnet had referred to the term using a different wording that many perceived as derogatory, which led to widespread backlash and verbal criticism on social media and public platforms. Following the outrage, Basnet clarified that his interpretation was incorrect and expressed regret for the misunderstanding. He acknowledged that his remarks hurt public sentiment and said the apology was issued to respect social harmony and public feelings. #fyp #news #maheshbasnet #apologize #balenshah

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