MJ Akbar to 'issue statement on sexual misconduct allegations later'; no consensus among BJP leaders yet on his resignation
6 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar to 'issue statement on sexual misconduct allegations later'; no consensus among BJP leaders yet on his resignation

Firstpost  

MJ Akbar came under the scanner after several of his former colleagues accused him of sexual misconduct when he held senior editorial positions at a number of media organisations. New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar, who arrived in India on early Sunday morning refrained from speaking on sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him, while saying he will issue a statement on the matter later on. Akbar came under the scanner after several of his former colleagues accused him of sexual misconduct when he held senior editorial positions at a number of media organisations. However, a consensus has reportedly not been achieved among Bharatiya Janata Party members on whether a minister of state can be ousted merely on the basis of allegations.

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#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case

India Today  

In her first reaction following acquittal by a Delhi court in the criminal defamation case filed by former union minister MJ Akbar, journalist Priya Ramani on Wednesday said sexual harassment got the attention it deserved and thanked her legal team for "putting their heart and soul" in the case. They put their heart and soul in this case," Ramani, who …

Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against #MeToo Campaigner Priya Ramani on Feb 17
3 years, 11 months ago

Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against #MeToo Campaigner Priya Ramani on Feb 17

News 18  

A Delhi court on Wednesday adjourned to February 17 the pronouncement of judgement in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister and veteran journalist M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani for accusing him of sexual misconduct. “Since the arguments by the counsels were lengthy, more time will take to pronounce the judgement,” Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar …

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court
4 years, 1 month ago

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court

India Today  

The journalist, facing trial in a defamation case filed by the former union minister for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct 20 years back, asserted that speaking up on the #MeToo platform was not a crime and that these are “acts of extreme courage that require celebration”. Women who spoke about the sexual misconduct of former union …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case tomorrow
4 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case tomorrow

Firstpost  

Ramani has said that her allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were “her truth” and were made in the public good New Delhi: A Delhi court is scheduled to resume on Monday the final hearing in a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani …

Fresh Arguments Ensued In Delhi Court In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani
4 years, 1 month ago

Fresh Arguments Ensued In Delhi Court In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani

Live Law  

Fresh arguments today ensued in former Union Minister MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani before the Court of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey in Delhi today, after the previous judge hearing the matter was transferred. Rebecca John appearing for Ramani said that other women had also come out against Akbar by the time of …

Entire trial vitiated: Delhi court reserves order on transferring MJ Akbar's case against Priya Ramani
4 years, 3 months ago

Entire trial vitiated: Delhi court reserves order on transferring MJ Akbar's case against Priya Ramani

India Today  

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday reserved its order on whether the criminal defamation case filed by BJP MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani will be transferred to another court or not. The court said if it is found that the magisterial court trying the criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani …

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court
4 years, 4 months ago

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court

Firstpost  

The journalist’s lawyer, Rebecca John, told the court that over 14 women accused Akbar of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo movement but he has filed a complaint only against Ramani New Delhi: Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Monday that she was “targeted selectively” through a criminal defamation complaint by former Union minister MJ Akbar …

MJ Akbar defamation case: Ex-minister accuses Priya Ramani of knowingly tarnishing his reputation; next hearing on 17 March
4 years, 10 months ago

MJ Akbar defamation case: Ex-minister accuses Priya Ramani of knowingly tarnishing his reputation; next hearing on 17 March

Firstpost  

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar told a Delhi court on Saturday that journalist Priya Ramani defamed him with full knowledge that her actions would harm his reputation. Luthra claimed that Ramani first said that her entire article was about Akbar, but later in court said that it wasn’t the case. Earlier Friday, Luthra argued that Ramani harmed Akbar’s reputation by …

Me Too: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct figment of her imagination, Akbar tells court
4 years, 11 months ago

Me Too: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct figment of her imagination, Akbar tells court

India Today  

Former Union Minister M J Akbar told a Delhi court Friday that scribe Priya Ramani's accusations of sexual misconduct against him in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018 were "figment of her imagination" and caused him "great humiliation" and "irreparably damaged his reputation". While referring to an article written by Ramani, which was allegedly termed Akbar a "predator" and …

'Called M J Akbar a Predator Because He Outweighed Me in Power, Influence & Age': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Called M J Akbar a Predator Because He Outweighed Me in Power, Influence & Age': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Senior Journalist Priya Ramani testified before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal on Saturday in the criminal defamation case filed against her by BJP leader and Senior Journalist MJ Akbar. Ms Ramani also mentioned that she was afraid to share the details of the incident at Oberoi Hotel with her family as she was afraid of her parents asking …

Priya Ramani details her encounter with MJ Akbar in defamation case, explains magazine article in Delhi court
5 years, 4 months ago

Priya Ramani details her encounter with MJ Akbar in defamation case, explains magazine article in Delhi court

Firstpost  

At the court hearing today, Ramani said that after the #MeToo movement went under way in 2018, multiple women came out with allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar and seeing all these women, she felt compelled to speak up about her experience with Akbar in 1993 and removed the anonymity that she had given him in her Vogue article and …

MJ Akbar diverting attention from misconduct through defamation case, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court
5 years, 4 months ago

MJ Akbar diverting attention from misconduct through defamation case, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court

Firstpost  

Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Friday, 23 August, that ex-Union minister MJ Akbar had filed a “false and malicious case” against her to create a “chilling effect” among all women who spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment at his hands. “It is unfortunate that women who experienced sexual harassment at workplaces must now defend themselves …

#MeToo: Court concludes M J Akbar's cross-examination
5 years, 6 months ago

#MeToo: Court concludes M J Akbar's cross-examination

India TV News  

The cross-examination of former Union minister M J Akbar concluded on Saturday before a Delhi court in a criminal defamation case filed by him against scribe Priya Ramani, who has accused him of sexual misconduct in #MeToo campaign. During his cross-examination by senior advocate Rebecca John, appearing for Ramani, Akbar was questioned about the allegations made by other women journalists …

MeToo: Priya Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct are not true, claims M J Akbar
5 years, 6 months ago

MeToo: Priya Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct are not true, claims M J Akbar

India TV News  

Former Union Minister M J Akbar told a Delhi Court on July 6 that allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by Priya Ramani were not true. "It is wrong to suggest that Ramani's disclosures in her tweets and articles relating to me were true and made in good faith," M J Akbar told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal. …

MJ Akbar's defamation case against Priya Ramani posted for 6 July; ex-minister will be questioned in next hearing
5 years, 7 months ago

MJ Akbar's defamation case against Priya Ramani posted for 6 July; ex-minister will be questioned in next hearing

Firstpost  

The defamation case filed by MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani over sexual harassment case, which was one of the most prominent cases in the Me Too movement in India, has been posted for further hearing on 6 July and will be heard in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court The defamation case filed by MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani over …

MJ Akbar appears in court in defamation case
5 years, 8 months ago

MJ Akbar appears in court in defamation case

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Delhi Rouse Avenue court on Saturday recorded statements of former Union minister MJ Akbar in the defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani after she accused him of sexual misconduct. Journalist-turned-politician Akbar had filed a criminal defamation case against Ramani, the first woman journalist to publicly accuse him of harassment after issuing a statement denying …

MJ Akbar removes 'chowkidar' from Twitter handle after users troll him for taking part in BJP campaign, adds it again
5 years, 9 months ago

MJ Akbar removes 'chowkidar' from Twitter handle after users troll him for taking part in BJP campaign, adds it again

Firstpost  

It is to be noted that although MJ Akbar resigned after at least 20 women accused him of sexual misconduct, he is still a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. A day after former Union minister accused of sexual harassment, MJ Akbar was trolled by Twitterati for supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘#MainBhiChowkidar’ campaign, the #MeToo accused briefly removed the …

#MeToo India: Priya Ramani to appear in Delhi court today in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
5 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo India: Priya Ramani to appear in Delhi court today in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

Firstpost  

Journalist Priya Ramani is expected to appear in a Delhi court on Monday morning in connection with a defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar over allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him amid the #MeToo movement in India in 2018. Journalist Priya Ramani is expected to appear in a Delhi court on Monday in connection with a …

MJ Akbar features on cover of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas's booklet; journalists ask if BJP has forgotten #MeToo
5 years, 11 months ago

MJ Akbar features on cover of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas's booklet; journalists ask if BJP has forgotten #MeToo

Firstpost  

Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar could also be spotted on the inside of the booklet, as a part of several official meetings of the ministry. Months after stepping down as a Union minister over charges of sexual harassment, MJ Akbar featured on the cover of an official booklet of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. India Today …

Editors Guild of India suspends MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal over sexual misconduct charges; seeks response from Gautam Adhikari
6 years, 1 month ago

Editors Guild of India suspends MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal over sexual misconduct charges; seeks response from Gautam Adhikari

Firstpost  

The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday suspended the memberships of former Union minister MJ Akbar and ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal over allegations of sexual misconduct. The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday suspended the memberships of former Union minister MJ Akbar and former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal over allegations of sexual misconduct against them. The Guild had sought the …

Citing continued inclusion of Akbar, Tejpal, Gautam Adhikari on rolls, Mrinal Pande, Mythili Bhusnurmath resign from Editors Guild of India
6 years, 1 month ago

Citing continued inclusion of Akbar, Tejpal, Gautam Adhikari on rolls, Mrinal Pande, Mythili Bhusnurmath resign from Editors Guild of India

Firstpost  

Mrinal Pande and Mythili Bhusnurmath expressed their intention to quit the Editors Guild of India as MJ Akbar, Gautam Adhikari and Tarun Tejpal — three men accused of sexual harassment and assault — continued to be counted as members. Two members of the Editors Guild of India have resigned, citing the continued presence of MJ Akbar, Gautam Adhikari — whose …

Priya Ramani's allegation destroyed MJ Akbar's reputation, former colleague Joyeeta Basu tells Delhi court
6 years, 2 months ago

Priya Ramani's allegation destroyed MJ Akbar's reputation, former colleague Joyeeta Basu tells Delhi court

Firstpost  

Joyeeta Basu said that she has worked with MJ Akbar for 20 years and had not heard anything “untoward” from the staff of the organisation where they worked together. New Delhi: A former woman colleague of ex-Union Minister MJ Akbar, who has filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, told a Delhi court on Monday that his reputation …

MJ Akbar records statement in defamation case against journalist, calls #MeToo allegations scurrilous
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar records statement in defamation case against journalist, calls #MeToo allegations scurrilous

India TV News  

Former Union minister MJ Akbar, who has filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, told a Delhi court on Wednesday that an "immediate damage" has been caused to him due to the "scurrilous", concocted and false allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him. Expressing her readiness to fight the defamation allegations, Ramani had said, "Rather than engage with …

MeToo in India: Priya Ramani's allegations did 'immediate damage' to my reputation, MJ Akbar tells court; calls allegations baseless
6 years, 2 months ago

MeToo in India: Priya Ramani's allegations did 'immediate damage' to my reputation, MJ Akbar tells court; calls allegations baseless

Firstpost  

Former Union minister MJ Akbar on Wednesday appeared before a Delhi court to record his statement in the criminal defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani. When the article was published in Vogue India in 2017, it did not include my name”, Akbar said in court. This is mentioned in the tweet dated 8 October as well.” Akbar …

MeToo: MJ Akbar to record his statement against Priya Ramani in Delhi court today
6 years, 2 months ago

MeToo: MJ Akbar to record his statement against Priya Ramani in Delhi court today

India TV News  

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar is set to appear in New Delhi's Patiala House court to record his statement in connection with a defamation suit filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani who had accused him of sexual harassment. During the last hearing on October 19, Akbar's lawyer Geeta Luthra told the court that kbar’s reputation has been tarnished by …

MJ Akbar removes Minister of State for External Affairs from Twitter bio after furore in media
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar removes Minister of State for External Affairs from Twitter bio after furore in media

Firstpost  

Despite having stepped down as the Minister of State for External Affairs following the rising demand for his dismissal and the many complaints of sexual harassment a week ago, MJ Akbar’s Twitter bio still states that he is the Minister of State for External Affairs. Former junior external affairs minister MJ Akbar finally removed his ministerial designation from his Twitter …

Not aware of any meeting between Sushma Swaraj and MJ Akbar, says MEA amid sexual allegations against journalist-turned politician
6 years, 2 months ago

Not aware of any meeting between Sushma Swaraj and MJ Akbar, says MEA amid sexual allegations against journalist-turned politician

India TV News  

Amid sexual allegations against journalist-turned politician MJ Akbar, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that he was not aware of any specific meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Akbar on the charges levelled against him. Akbar, a former journalist, stepped down on Wednesday in the face of mounting pressure following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment against him …

MJ Akbar quits: Inside story of how BJP leadership took final call amid mounting pressure, differences in Cabinet
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar quits: Inside story of how BJP leadership took final call amid mounting pressure, differences in Cabinet

Firstpost  

At least two senior ministers—perceived to be very important in the government—felt allegations on social media should not mean Akbar’s removal from the council of ministers. Then, around 20 women, as part of a #MeToo campaign, came forward on social media to accuse Akbar of making unwanted advances and sexually harassing them in hotel rooms or at the office. Unsure …

Delhi court to examine M.J. Akbar’s plaint against Priya Ramani on 31 Oct
6 years, 2 months ago

Delhi court to examine M.J. Akbar’s plaint against Priya Ramani on 31 Oct

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Patiala House Court on Thursday took cognizance of the criminal defamation suit filed by former minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual harassment. Senior advocate Geeta Luthra representing Akbar, a former journalist, told the court that Ramani’s tweets had been widely circulated and retweeted and were “clearly …

MJ Akbar resigns: Editors Guild of India calls on ex-minister to 'display grace to withdraw defamation case'
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar resigns: Editors Guild of India calls on ex-minister to 'display grace to withdraw defamation case'

Firstpost  

Editors Guild of India hopes that Akbar will display the grace to withdraw the criminal defamation case he has filed. A day after MJ Akbar stepped down as the Minister of State for External Affairs in the face of mounting pressure following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment against him, the Editors Guild of India issued a statement and …

MJ Akbar resignation big victory for #MeToo: Real troubles for ex-minister may begin during defamation hearing
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar resignation big victory for #MeToo: Real troubles for ex-minister may begin during defamation hearing

Firstpost  

Akbar’s exit is as much of a jolt to the political species as it is to the exalted profession of journalism, which had engendered and tolerated sexual harassment of female subordinates by their male bosses. And the minister’s resignation is not just a huge victory for the #MeToo crusade: it will also go down in history as a humongous landmark …

Daily Bulletin: Court to hear MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani; Sabarimala protests continue; day's top stories
6 years, 2 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Court to hear MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani; Sabarimala protests continue; day's top stories

Firstpost  

MJ Akbar, former Union minister and editor, is expected to appear in a magistrate court in Delhi’s Patiala House complex today in connection with the criminal defamation suit he filed against journalist Priya Ramani. MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani criminal defamation case hearing today MJ Akbar, former Union minister and editor, is expected to appear in a magistrate court in Delhi’s Patiala …

M.J. Akbar had to step down as BJP promotes women’s safety: party leaders
6 years, 2 months ago

M.J. Akbar had to step down as BJP promotes women’s safety: party leaders

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Fearing that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was rapidly losing the perception battle in the #MeToo campaign against junior external affairs minister M.J. Akbar, party leaders believe that the minister of state should have resigned soon after returning from his tour of Africa. BJP leaders said the decision to ensure that Akbar resigns from the top post was …

MJ Akbar resigns as Minister of State for External Affairs; journalist Priya Ramani says 'as women we feel vindicated'
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar resigns as Minister of State for External Affairs; journalist Priya Ramani says 'as women we feel vindicated'

Firstpost  

In a brief statement, MJ Akbar said he has decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity. New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar stepped down on Wednesday in the face of mounting pressure following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment against him by several women journalists, who welcomed his resignation …

Breaking: Have Decided To Seek Justice In My Personal Capacity: Union Minister MJ Akbar Resigns Over #Metoo Allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

Breaking: Have Decided To Seek Justice In My Personal Capacity: Union Minister MJ Akbar Resigns Over #Metoo Allegations

Live Law  

Editor-turned-politician MJ Akbar resigned as the Minister of State for External Affairs on Wednesday, amid sexual harassment allegations by several of his former colleagues.“Since I have decided to seek justice in a court of law in my personal capacity, I deem it appropriate to step down from office and challenge false accusations levied against me, also in a personal capacity. …

MJ Akbar resigns: Junior minister says 'appropriate to step down' from MEA post as he fights 'false accusations' in court
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar resigns: Junior minister says 'appropriate to step down' from MEA post as he fights 'false accusations' in court

Firstpost  

MJ Akbar resigned from the External Affairs Ministry a day before a court is scheduled to hear his criminal defamation suit against Priya Ramani. “Since I have decided to seek justice in a court of law, in my personal capacity, I deem it appropriate to step down from office and challenge false accusations levied against me, also in a personal …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Junior minister tries to exhaust one accuser through legal means, and system might just allow it
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Junior minister tries to exhaust one accuser through legal means, and system might just allow it

Firstpost  

Had the current laws been in place when the women suffered at the hands of MJ Akbar, they could have approached the police or the internal complaints committeeat the organisations where he worked. MJ Akbar’s criminal defamation complaint against Priya Ramani, who accused him of sexual harassment, is a straightforward attempt at harassment and intimidation. Women’s NGOs had moved the …

Indian minister MJ Akbar resigns over #MeToo allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

Indian minister MJ Akbar resigns over #MeToo allegations

Al Jazeera  

MJ Akbar, the minister of state for external affairs, resigns after he was accused of sexual harassment by 20 women. India’s junior foreign minister has announced his resignation following allegations of sexual harassment by a string of women, as the country’s fledgling #MeToo movement gathers pace. {articleGUID} “Akbar’s resignation was overdue,” Shuma Raha, senior journalist, who had accused Akbar of …

As India's #MeToo skeletons tumble, victims face blame and shame
6 years, 2 months ago

As India's #MeToo skeletons tumble, victims face blame and shame

India Today  

MJ Akbar has resigned. A movie director said of Tanushree Dutta, whose allegations of Nana Patekar's misconduct are credited with fuelling India's #MeToo reckoning, that she misjudged his "encouragement". After Utsav Chakaborty, a comedian, was accused of sexual harassment, he admitted that he'd been "a piece of s**t." AIB's Tanmay Bhat knew about the allegations against Chakraborty, apologised, and said …

Women journalists' group demands Akbar's dismissal, writes to President, PM
6 years, 2 months ago

Women journalists' group demands Akbar's dismissal, writes to President, PM

The Quint  

New Delhi, Oct 16 A group of women journalists has written to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the dismissal of Union Minister M.J. Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a dozen-odd women. "You will agree that this is highly unethical and improper and will cast a cloud over any investigation into his …

Full text: Network of Women in Media pens letter to president and PM demanding MJ Akbar's resignation
6 years, 2 months ago

Full text: Network of Women in Media pens letter to president and PM demanding MJ Akbar's resignation

Firstpost  

Network of Women in Media, India wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday demanding the resignation of MJ Akbar in the wake of multiple sexual harassment charges against the junior external affairs minister. *** Network of Women in Media, India wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani criminal defamation case to be heard on 18 October; MEA junior minister set to record statement
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani criminal defamation case to be heard on 18 October; MEA junior minister set to record statement

Firstpost  

The hearing in the private criminal defamation case filed by Union minister MJ Akbar on Monday against journalist Priya Ramani has not been listed for Tuesday, as reported earlier. The case will be heard by the Patiala House court in Delhi on 18 October at 2 pm The hearing of the private criminal defamation case filed by Union minister MJ …

Journalists' groups 'disappointed' with MJ Akbar's statement on sexual misconduct charges, demand that he step down from post
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalists' groups 'disappointed' with MJ Akbar's statement on sexual misconduct charges, demand that he step down from post

Firstpost  

The statement by a group of journalists’ associations came the day MJ Akbar filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani, who was the first to publicly accuse him of sexual misconduct. A group of journalists’ associations has demanded that Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar step down from his post in the government, following a barrage of …

'MJ Akbar wants to silence women through intimidation': Priya Ramani after Union minister files defamation suit
6 years, 3 months ago

'MJ Akbar wants to silence women through intimidation': Priya Ramani after Union minister files defamation suit

Firstpost  

Pirya Ramani registered a “strong protest” against MJ Akbar’s most recent statement, “which pays no heed to the trauma and fear of survivors or the courage required to speak truth to power”. Journalist Priya Ramani on Monday said by suing her for criminal defamation, Union minister MJ Akbar “has made his stand clear: rather than engage with the serious allegations …

'Either MJ Akbar is lying or age has caught up with him': Ghazala Wahab on Union minister's statement over harassment charges
6 years, 3 months ago

'Either MJ Akbar is lying or age has caught up with him': Ghazala Wahab on Union minister's statement over harassment charges

Firstpost  

Wahab wrote that there was only one sentence in Akbar’s statement — “Lies do not have legs, but they do contain poison”— which had truth to it. I would prefer believing the latter, so here is something to refresh his memory.” Wahab wrote that there was only one sentence in Akbar’s statement — “Lies do not have legs, but they …

M.J. Akbar files criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani
6 years, 3 months ago

M.J. Akbar files criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar on Monday filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani, the first woman journalist to publicly accuse him of harassment, a day after issuing a statement denying charges of sexual assault andharassment levelled against him. More than 10 women, apart from Mint Lounge columnist Priya Ramani have over the past few days recounted instances of …

Woman journalists firm on their charges against MJ Akbar, Opposition questions PM Modi's silence
6 years, 3 months ago

Woman journalists firm on their charges against MJ Akbar, Opposition questions PM Modi's silence

India Today  

The woman journalists who have accused Union minister MJ Akbar of sexual harassment have reiterated their stand in response to Akbar's claim that charges against him are "fabricated". Responding to the stand taken by the Modi government and the silence of women ministers like Sushma Swaraj, Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani and Maneka Gandhi, senior journalist Ghazala Wahab, who has accused …

With no word on resignation, MJ Akbar denies charges of sexual misconduct; Congress says he's 'adding insult to injury'
6 years, 3 months ago

With no word on resignation, MJ Akbar denies charges of sexual misconduct; Congress says he's 'adding insult to injury'

Firstpost  

MJ Akbar, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and wrongdoing by at least 14 women, called the allegations “false, wild and baseless” and vowed to take legal action. Giving no indication of resigning from the government, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and wrongdoing by at least 14 women, on …

MJ Akbar should resign if found guilty, says Ramdas Athawale, cautions against #MeToo becoming platform for false claims
6 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar should resign if found guilty, says Ramdas Athawale, cautions against #MeToo becoming platform for false claims

Firstpost  

Even if personalities like Nana Patekar or MJ Akbar are found guilty, action should be taken against them, Union minister Ramdas Athawale said. Pune: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said junior minister MJ Akbar should resign if the allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him were found to be true. Athawale, who is the Union minister for social justice …

'Question of women's dignity': Congress asks Narendra Modi to break silence over sexual misconduct charges against MJ Akbar
6 years, 3 months ago

'Question of women's dignity': Congress asks Narendra Modi to break silence over sexual misconduct charges against MJ Akbar

Firstpost  

Many female journalists have accused MJ Akbar of sexual harassment at various stages of his journalistic career. New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence over his ministerial colleague MJ Akbar, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment. Union Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar earlier on Sunday returned from an …

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