Agartala, July 21: Tripura Chief Minister┬аBiplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday apologised for calling Punjabis and Jats "less brainy". In a series of tweets,┬аBiplab Kumar Deb said he was sharing views of some people about Punjabis and Jats and that he is proud of both the communities. His apology came after Congress leader Randeep Surjewala shared his video, slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).┬аCrime Against Women in Tripura Down Under BJP-IPFT Government : CM Biplab Kumar Deb.

"In an event organized at Agartala Press Club, I had mentioned the views of some people about my Punjabi and Jat brothers. I did not intend to hurt any community. I'm proud of both Punjabi and Jat communities. I myself have lived among them for a long time. If my remarks have hurt someone, I personally apologised for this," Deb tweeted. He added that both Punjabi and Jat communities have contributed immensely in India's freedom struggle and progress.┬аBiplab Deb's Views on Government Jobs, Diana Hayden, Milk Cows & Internet in Mahabharata Era Makes Him Internet's Favourite Controversy Child.

Biplab Kumar Deb Apologises For Calling Jats And Punjabis 'Less Brainy':

In the 48-second video clip,┬аthe Tripura Chief Minister┬аcan be heard saying, тАЬWhen we talk about the Punjabis, we say the Sardars are not afraid of anyone. They have a lot of strength but they are less brainy." He went on to explain that the Jats of Haryana are physically well-built but have "limited brains". "Bengalis too have an identity тАУ they are intelligent. It is widely said that none can beat the wit of the Bengalis тАж. it is their identity in India every community is known with a certain type and character," Deb added.

Biplab Kumar Deb Calls┬аJats And Punjabis 'Less Brainy':

This is not the first time that Deb has made such controversial remarks. He is known for making unscientific statements.┬аDeb had once claimed that the Internet technology is nothing new to India and it existed even in the Mahabharata and said those who did not believe it was "narrow-minded".

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