Congress President Rahul Gandhi today tendered an unconditional apology in the Supreme Court for wrongfully attributing to the apex court his remark in the Rafale deal verdict. <br />''<br />''He also sought closure of the criminal contempt proceedings against him on a petition filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi.<br />''<br />''Mr. Gandhi had made the remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attack him on the Rafale issue. <br />''<br />''In a fresh three-page affidavit, Rahul Gandhi said he holds the apex court in the highest esteem and respect and that he has never sought to do anything which interferes with the process of administration of justice. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meenakshi Lekhi had alleged that Rahul Gandhi has attributed his personal remarks to the top court and tried to create prejudice.</span>