Sharad Ponkshe Apologizes for Manusmriti Comments Amidst Uproar

• Actor Sharad Ponkshe faced controversy after comments on Manusmriti during a Nagpur lecture.
• He stated, "Manusmriti has not given secondary treatment to anyone. Those who burned it did not read it."
• The statement hurt Bahujan community sentiments, as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had burned Manusmriti.
• Ponkshe issued an apology via video, saying, "If anyone's feelings have been hurt, please forgive me."
• He clarified his intention to unite Hindu society and bring the 'real Babasaheb' to people.