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 and empowerment, said Akbar should resign as the Minister of State for External Affairs if he was found guilty. Even if personalities like Nana Patekar or MJ Akbar are found guilty, action should be taken against them,” Athawale said.

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#MeToo: MJ Akbar Moves Delhi HC Against Ramani's Acquittal in Defamation Case, Hearing Tomorrow
3 years, 9 months ago

#MeToo: MJ Akbar Moves Delhi HC Against Ramani's Acquittal in Defamation Case, Hearing Tomorrow

News 18  

Former Union minister M J Akbar has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed against her over the allegations of sexual harassment. Akbar has challenged the trial court’s February 17 order acquitting Ramani in the case on the ground that a woman has the right to put …

#Metoo: Court throws out Akbar's defamation case against Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#Metoo: Court throws out Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: There were tears, hugging and jubilation in and outside the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate Ravindra Kumar Pandey on Wednesday afternoon when he threw out Rajya Sabha member M.J. Akbar’s criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, saying the court believed her and that a man’s “the right to reputation cannot be at the cost of dignity” …

Landmark victory for India’s MeToo movement as Delhi court strikes down defamation claim
3 years, 10 months ago

Landmark victory for India’s MeToo movement as Delhi court strikes down defamation claim

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a landmark ruling on …

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict

Firstpost  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation complaint filed against her by former Union minister MJ Akbar for making sexual misconduct allegation against him. The court, in its order, also made some important observations on sexual harassment, its effect on the survivors and the social stigma attached to it. Here are …

'Fighting the Good Fight': Priya Ramani's Win Against MJ Akbar is a Win For #MeToo
3 years, 10 months ago

'Fighting the Good Fight': Priya Ramani's Win Against MJ Akbar is a Win For #MeToo

News 18  

Journalist Priya Ramani was acquitted by a Delhi court on Wednesday in a criminal defamation case filed against her by former minister MJ Akbar after she accused him of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has got the attention it deserves.’ What an important victory #PriyaRamani pic.twitter.com/HMALDBUCau— Radhika Bordia February 17, 2021 Ramani’s acquittal in the case is being seen as a …

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case

Live Mint  

New Delhi—A Delhi Court acquitted journalist Priya Ramani on Wednesday in the criminal defamation case filed against her by former minister of state M.J. Akbar for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. Noting that a woman has the right to put her grievance forward even after decades, the Delhi court told Ramani, "You are acquitted from the present case". …

#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 …

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani

News 18  

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce today its verdict in former Union Minister M J Akbar’s criminal defamation complaint against journalist Priya Ramani for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar had on February 1 reserved the judgment for February 10 after Akbar as well as Ramani completed their arguments. However, on February …

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: Ramani's Allegations of Sexual Misconduct False and Fabricated, Akbar Tells Delhi Court
3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo: Ramani's Allegations of Sexual Misconduct False and Fabricated, Akbar Tells Delhi Court

News 18  

Former union minister M J Akbar appeared before a Delhi court on Saturday and reiterated that the allegations of sexual misconduct made by senior journalist Priya Ramani against him were ‘fabricated and false’. Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal complaint filed by him …

#MeToo: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct false, Akbar reiterates before Delhi court
3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct false, Akbar reiterates before Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister M J Akbar on Saturday reiterated before a Delhi court that the allegations of sexual misconduct made by journalist Priya Ramani against him were "fabricated and false". Former union minister M J Akbar has denied all the allegations of sexual harassment he faced from the women who came forward during the #MeToo campaign. Akbar made the submission …

#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 …

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 …

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 …

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: MJ Akbar filed false case to create chilling effect among women, Priya Ramani tells court
5 years, 4 months ago

#MeToo: MJ Akbar filed false case to create chilling effect among women, Priya Ramani tells court

India Today  

Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Friday 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 in criminal …

Never Heard of #MeToo Allegations Against MJ Akbar: Witnesses
5 years, 5 months ago

Never Heard of #MeToo Allegations Against MJ Akbar: Witnesses

The Quint  

The court has posted the matter for further proceedings on 2 August. Akbar, who had resigned as a minister on 17 October 2018 following the allegations leveled during the campaign, had told the court that, "Ramani's tweets used language that was deeply offensive, maligning, in bad faith, and a web of fabrication spun out of the lies." Akbar filed a …

#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 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 …

#MeToo in India: Former Asian Age editor Pallavi Gogoi accuses MJ Akbar of rape and mental abuse
6 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo in India: Former Asian Age editor Pallavi Gogoi accuses MJ Akbar of rape and mental abuse

Firstpost  

Yet another woman has spoken out against MJ Akbar, accusing him of rape, and mental and physical abuse. Currently the chief business editor of US-based National Public Radio, Pallavi Gogoi has accused Akbar of raping her when she was working with The Asian Age as a 23-year-old. The report said, “We reached out to Sandeep Kapur, MJ Akbar’s lawyer, for …

Opinion | Ensuring that #MeToo doesn’t fizzle out
6 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | Ensuring that #MeToo doesn’t fizzle out

Live Mint  

M.J. Akbar’s resignation from the post of Union minister of state for external affairs represented the most high-profile case in India’s #MeToo movement. Third, it is essential that women feel emboldened to file reports, and force both internal bodies, as well as the police and judiciary to take action. We aimed to do this through the creation of individual women’s …

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 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 …

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 …

Patiala House Court To Hear MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Tomorrow
6 years, 2 months ago

Patiala House Court To Hear MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Tomorrow

Live Law  

M J Akbar's criminal defamation complaint against journalist Priya Ramani, who has accused him of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago, is scheduled to come up for hearing on Thursday in the Patiala House court here.Akbar on Wednesday tendered his resignation as Minister of State for External Affairs.His lawyer Sandeep Kapur of law firm Karanjawala & Co said that the …

'Right decision': Women welcome MJ Akbar's resignation as Union minister; Priya Ramani says she feels 'vindicated'
6 years, 2 months ago

'Right decision': Women welcome MJ Akbar's resignation as Union minister; Priya Ramani says she feels 'vindicated'

Firstpost  

After MJ Akbar resigned as the Minister of State for External Affairs, Priya Ramani tweeted that “as women we feel vindicated” MJ Akbar on Wednesday resigned as the Minister of State for External Affairs in the wake of multiple allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour against him. — Swati Maliwal October 17, 2018 Journalist Barkha Dutt tweeted that it …

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. …

Big win for India’s #MeToo movement as M.J. Akbar resigns
6 years, 2 months ago

Big win for India’s #MeToo movement as M.J. Akbar resigns

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar resigned from his post on Wednesday, a day before a Delhi court was to hear a criminal defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani, the first among a large number of female journalists to accuse the former newspaper editor of sexual harassment. In a brief statement explaining his …

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 …

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 …

Government Official Resigns As #MeToo Movement Gathers Force In India
6 years, 2 months ago

Government Official Resigns As #MeToo Movement Gathers Force In India

NPR  

Government Official Resigns As #MeToo Movement Gathers Force In India Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafiq Maqbool/AP Rafiq Maqbool/AP Updated at 12:10 p.m. Within two hours of posting her workplace sexual harassment account, Menon's inbox started buzzing with messages from other women who wanted to share their own stories. One of the strongest reactions to the #MeToo movement in Bollywood …

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 …

'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 …

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 denies the allegations of sexual misconduct against him
6 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar denies the allegations of sexual misconduct against him

Op India  

Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar has dismissed all the allegations of sexual misconduct against him as ‘false and fabricated’ and ‘malicious’. Several women colleagues of MJ Akbar have come out with allegations of sexual misconduct against him when he held senior editorial positions in a number of media organisations. Whatever be the case, now that I have …

MJ Akbar news updates: Ramdas Athawale says junior minister should resign if found guilty, cautions against misuse of #MeToo
6 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar news updates: Ramdas Athawale says junior minister should resign if found guilty, cautions against misuse of #MeToo

Firstpost  

11:07 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter RECAP: ‘What he did was disgusting,’ said Majlie de Puy Kamp The Huffington Post on Friday had released the statement of US-based journalist Majlie de Puy Kamp, who was sexually assaulted by MJ Akbar in 2007 when she was an 18-year-old intern at Asian Age. One of her tasks at the paper was to show …

MJ Akbar denies 'false and fabricated' sexual misconduct charges, to take legal action; no clarity on resignation yet
6 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar denies 'false and fabricated' sexual misconduct charges, to take legal action; no clarity on resignation yet

Firstpost  

In his statement, MJ Akbar individually referred to some of the women who accused him of sexual misconduct, questioning why they had made the ‘wild and baseless’ allegations ahead of the general elections. In his statement, Akbar said his lawyers will look into the “wild and baseless” allegations of sexual misconduct against him, and he will take legal action against …

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