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“But the word ‘Sahab’ for Masood Azhar came out inadvertently as we are used to refer even our driver as ‘Driver Sahab’ and guard as ‘Guard Sahab’. Such word for Masood Azhar came out also because I was speaking in haste. Despite all, I am ready to apologize before the country for using ‘Sahab’ word for a terrorist,” Subhan said.Tejashwi could not be contacted for his comments, but RJD spokesperson Chitranjan Gagan said Muslim leaders generally use word ‘Sahab’ for almost every people. Rai also said this election was being contested between ‘nationalists’ and ‘supporters of terrorists’.When contacted over phone, Subhan admitted he called Masood Azhar ‘Sahab’ during the RJD’s election rally at Belwan High School ground in Kishanganj on March 29. Even I was not aware that I had used ‘Sahab” for a terrorist,” Subhan told TOI on Sunday.He said when some RJD workers showed him the video clip he realized that a major wrong had been committed..