Overview
- During a visit to support striking lawyers in Dehradun, Harak Singh Rawat allegedly made an objectionable remark directed at a Sikh advocate.
- Lawyers present objected to the comment, described in one account as a "12 noon" jibe, and Rawat was asked to leave the protest site.
- Rawat apologized immediately, saying he had no intent to offend, and the Sikh lawyer concerned accepted the apology.
- He later met Dehradun Bar Association office-bearers at the District Court and said his words were misinterpreted.
- Sikh community members staged demonstrations and burned an effigy, while BJP spokesperson Honey Pathak and Sikh organizations online condemned the remark.