AAP MP Bhagwant Mann on Thursday appeared before the lok Sabha's probe panel and reiterated that he did not violate any security protocol even as he asked the panel to consider his apology about the incident. In his deposition before the panel headed by BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, Mann was defiant argued that he should be pardoned, considering his apology. He said there were precedence that apology has been considered, said sources.
The panel did not heed Mann's demand to bring a lawyer during deposition. The panel has asked him to appear again on Monday, as the proceedings were not completed. The nine member panel appointed by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has to submit the report on August 3.
Mann also submitted a five page reply to the queries of the panel. On several occasions, the AAP MP said he had not made any mistake and his purpose was on publishing an educational video.
He cited several instances, where MPs were pardoned on various issues after offering apology.