Finally, Prashant Bhushan apologises for his tweet on anti-Romeo squads and Lord Krishna; deletes it

New Delhi: Two days after Prashant Bhushan called Lord Krishna a 'legendary eve teaser', the lawyer on Tuesday apologised for it after controversy erupted over it.

Taking to Twitter, Prashant Bhushan wrote, "I realise that my tweet on Romeo squads&Krishna was inappropriately phrased&unintentionally hurt sentiments of many ppl. Apologize&delete it (sic)."

I realise that my tweet on Romeo squads&Krishna was inappropriately phrased&unintentionally hurt sentiments of many ppl. Apologize&delete it — Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) April 4, 2017

Bhushan has been facing flak for his tweet insulting Lord Krishna.

Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Bagga had also filed a complaint against Prashant Bhushan for 'derogatory' tweet against Lord Krishna.

What did he tweet on Lord Krishna?

Prashant Bhushan tweeted, "Romeo loved just one lady,while Krishna was a legendary Eve teaser. Would Adityanath have the guts to call his vigilantes AntiKrishna squads?"

Bhushan gave this comment in response to a tweet by Swaraj India's Chief Spokesperson Anupam.

Screenshot of deleted tweet

Anupam had written on Twitter, "Anti Romeo Squad: India's tribute to Shakespeare! Won't b surprised if England, to fight eveteasing, forms Anti Krishn Squad in retaliation!"

Anti Romeo Squad: India's tribute to Shakespeare! Won't b surprised if England, to fight eveteasing, forms Anti Krishn Squad in retaliation! — Anupam (@AnupamConnects) April 1, 2017