<p>May 11, 2014, On this day, Master Hirannaiah, known for his sharp wit, made a stinging remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a felicitation programme in Mysuru.</p>.<p>His remarks did not go down well with Siddaramaiah’s supporters and the Congress workers as they went berserk, vandalising the venue.</p>.<p>Hirannaiah, realising the gravity of the situation, rushed to Siddaramaiah’s residence and said sorry for using unparliamentary words against him.</p>.<p>The political satirist, who had become a household name with his play Lanchavatara announced there and then that he had made his last public appearance. </p>.<p>Addressing the media after coming out of Siddaramaiah’s house, Hirannaiah said, “I am 81-year-old now. I should not have used such foul language against Siddaramaiah who is my good friend. It was a slip of tongue. I feel sorry for whatever I said.” </p>.<p>“I started my career in Mysuru, and it’s irony that I am ending it here. This would be my last public speech,” he said.</p>.<p>Former chief minister Siddaramaiah took it with a pinch of salt saying, “There ends the matter with a person like Hirannaiah repenting for his mistake”. He also requested his supporters and party workers to stop the protest.</p>.<p>The chief minister also instructed the then Mysuru DCP (crime and traffic) Kala Krishnaswamy to ensure the safety of Hirannaiah till he reaches home (in Bengaluru).</p>.<p>The fans and followers of Hirannaiah were not amused by the whole episode. They were unhappy to see their Master saying sorry to a politician.</p>
<p>May 11, 2014, On this day, Master Hirannaiah, known for his sharp wit, made a stinging remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a felicitation programme in Mysuru.</p>.<p>His remarks did not go down well with Siddaramaiah’s supporters and the Congress workers as they went berserk, vandalising the venue.</p>.<p>Hirannaiah, realising the gravity of the situation, rushed to Siddaramaiah’s residence and said sorry for using unparliamentary words against him.</p>.<p>The political satirist, who had become a household name with his play Lanchavatara announced there and then that he had made his last public appearance. </p>.<p>Addressing the media after coming out of Siddaramaiah’s house, Hirannaiah said, “I am 81-year-old now. I should not have used such foul language against Siddaramaiah who is my good friend. It was a slip of tongue. I feel sorry for whatever I said.” </p>.<p>“I started my career in Mysuru, and it’s irony that I am ending it here. This would be my last public speech,” he said.</p>.<p>Former chief minister Siddaramaiah took it with a pinch of salt saying, “There ends the matter with a person like Hirannaiah repenting for his mistake”. He also requested his supporters and party workers to stop the protest.</p>.<p>The chief minister also instructed the then Mysuru DCP (crime and traffic) Kala Krishnaswamy to ensure the safety of Hirannaiah till he reaches home (in Bengaluru).</p>.<p>The fans and followers of Hirannaiah were not amused by the whole episode. They were unhappy to see their Master saying sorry to a politician.</p>