<h1>State Congress president apologizes unconditionally after caste-insult allegations; opposition urges disciplinary action and wider party apologies</h1> The state Congress president tendered an unconditional apology after remarks about a late former Union minister sparked allegations of caste-based insult during a bypoll campaign. The State Scheduled Castes Commission took suo motu cognizance and summoned the party chief to appear, also directing the returning officer to file a report. Opposition leaders demanded disciplinary action and wider party apologies, characterizing the comments as reflective of anti-Dalit bias and calling for removals. The party chief reiterated respect for the deceased, framed the remarks as positive, and apologized to anyone hurt.