In Sena vs All Airlines, Threats Fly. Then, A Note Of Apology From Its MP

Ravindra Gaikwad, the Shiv Sena parliamentarian who has been banned by airlines after he thrashed an Air India manager last month, has provided a letter in which he "regrets" the incident - he was clearly told this was a pre-requisite for him to fly again. The letter is addressed to Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju and claims the restriction on flying is preventing the "effective discharge of my duties and responsibilities." The MP said earlier today in parliament that he will not apologize to the airline employee he beat up, a stand wholly endorsed by his party.