Patiala, April 10 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chetan Singh Jouramajra on Thursday publicly apologised to teachers across Punjab for his recent behaviour at a government school in Samana, where he had expressed anger over the alleged mismanagement during a school event.

Acknowledging his mistake, Jouramajra said, "If I hurt anyone's sentiments, I apologise to the teachers. They are our Gurus, we learn everything from them. They deserve respect, and I sincerely apologise to every teacher in the state."

He further clarified that he does not have any personal animosity with any teacher.

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