The Times of India

'Situation escalated': Hours after threatening journalists, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil apologises

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil apologized to journalists after an aggressive outburst, citing continuous humiliation and repeated questioning. He expressed regret for using inappropriate words in the heat of the moment, but insisted his family be kept out of political discourse. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde suggested Patil's reaction stemmed from personal attacks, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated he would gather more information before commenting.