Chand returns to Fiza, apologises

In yet another twist to Chand-Fiza saga, former Haryana deputy chief minister Chand Mohammand on Sunday returned to his estranged second wife and apologised for "past mistakes", months after declaring publicly that he had divorced her, but Fiza remained non-committal on a "reunion".

Talking to reporters in the company of Fiza he said he had pronounced 'Talaq' only twice and not thrice. Fiza, however, said she would take a decision only after consulting her mother and family members.

"After consulting my mother and family members I will take my decision," she said adding Chand arrived at her residence and apologised.

"From yesterday, he was calling me on mobile phone while I was avoiding his calls. Chandermohan arrived at my residence and had a word with my mother first."

"I had a detailed discussion with him and he apologised for whatever happened in the past," claimed Fiza.

Chand said, "Fiza is still my wife and I love her more than before."

Meanwhile, he alleged that he was abducted by Devi Lal, an associate of his brother Kuldeep Bishnoi and his men from Mohali.

"My family has disowned me and I want to stay with Fiza only," he said, adding that as far as Talaq is concerned he said it only twice and not thrice. He said whatever he uttered against Fiza was under pressure.

Chand, 43, said, "I will remain Chand Mohammad forever and contest the assembly election from Kalka on Congress ticket."

After marrying Fiza, 37, and converting to Islam in November, Chand had left her abruptly in January this year.

His second marriage and conversion to Islam had hit headlines last year. However, the couple had strained relations culminating in a final desertion by Chand. Fiza had filed cases against him for cheating her.