Bengaluru, March 10 -- In the wake of the growing controversy surrounding his comments on actress Rashmika Mandanna, Karnataka Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda Ganiga has spoken out, providing further clarification on his earlier statement.

The remarks, which were widely discussed and criticized, have sparked concerns, especially from the Kodava community, leading to calls for the actress's safety.

Ravi Kumar Gowda, who made headlines for his controversial statement, had earlier mentioned that Rashmika Mandanna "must be taught a lesson" for not attending a state event.

However, in a bid to explain his position, the MLA told ANI, "When I said that I would teach her a lesson, I meant about life lessons, but I did not mean to attack her; I s...