Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday apologised to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Dara Singh Chauhan who alleged that a member of his party was harassed by the prime minister's security personnel in parliament premises, an issue that led to the Lok Sabha being adjourned earlier

"I apologise for the incident. I express my regret. I agree... you are right that within this parliament, members are equal. I am speaking on behalf of the government," Mukherjee said in the house after it resumed following two disruptions.