Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Additional Director of Girls' Hostel and Student Affairs Member-ARC, Jayanti Nath, on Tuesday extended her apology after a purported video commenting on Nepal's GDP went viral.

A day after the viral video sparked outrage, Jayanti Nath, joint director of girls' hostel and student affairs, released a video apology. She added that her remarks were made in response to comments allegedly calling India "corrupt and poor."

"I want to take a moment to apologise for my recent remarks regarding Nepal while handling a student protest that escalated beyond control. My intention was never to offend or demean anyone and I deeply regret if my words caused intended hurt to the se...