Never intended to belittle BCCI: Modi8217;s lawyer

8220;My comment made yesterday,involving the use of the expression 8216;Khap Panchayat8217; had been misconstrued by a section of media. It was purely my own opinion and not a statement made by me on behalf of Mr Lalit Modi,8221; he said in a statement.

8220;The expression 8216;Khap Panchayat8217; was not a reference to or used to describe,the BCCI or the Special General Meeting convened on July 3. Both myself and Mr Modi have the highest respect and regard for the BCCI and its General Body. It was never intended by me or Mr Modi to belittle the BCCI or its General Body,8221; he said.

8220;I made the remark,in the passing,whilst commenting on the manner in which Mr N Srinivasan BCCI secretary had conducted himself,8221; Abdi added.

Accusing the BCCI of sweeping under carpet all the allegations made by his client against Srinivasan,Abdi yesterday questioned the legality of the SGM,convened to decide Modi8217;s fate.

8220;Now it is not a Lalit Modi and Srinivasan fight but evidence of the manner in which the country8217;s premier sport body is being administered. Complaints making serious charges against the Secretary have been made yet these are being swept under the carpet,8221; Abdi had said.

8220;Whereas,President BCCI has recused himself the Secretary BCCI,despite being in an utterly questionable position,is calling the shots. Best of luck to the Khap Panchayat of BCCI.8221;