Dehradun, Dec. 7 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

DEHRADUN, 6 Dec: Former Cabinet Minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat found himself at the centre of controversy after allegedly making an objectionable remark about a Sikh lawyer during an ongoing protest by advocates in Dehradun on Friday. The incident triggered widespread anger and led to a strong demonstration onSaturday by the Sikh community of Dehradun.

Following the uproar, Harak Singh visited the Bar Association office on Friday everning, where he attempted to clarify his position and tendered an apology for having hurt sentiments. The advocates present accepted his apology. Harak Singh later stated that the Sikh lawyer he had asked to sit down during his address was personally kn...