MJ Akbar quits: Silence from politicos, Twitter tiffs show why majority of harassed women choose to keep mum
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar quits: Silence from politicos, Twitter tiffs show why majority of harassed women choose to keep mum

Firstpost  

It seems like good sense prevailed in the end. Argument one, which is the dominant one, is usually found among those men who probably never actually harassed anyone themselves, but are instinctively suspicious of attractive and bright women at the work place. At the workplace, men are naturally attracted to good looking women, but don’t act on it for a variety of reasons ranging from sheer decency to fear of rejection. A powerful government servant who chooses to look the other way when a junior is being harassed, and worse, punishes the woman concerned; An institutional head who tries to portray Akbar as a hapless attractive man beset by designing women; And the pathetic statement by former First Lady and Secretary of State in a an interview to CBS news where she said that her husband should “absolutely should not have resigned” over the Monica Lewinsky affair. The World Bank report also points out that India’s potential GDP growth can go up by a full percentage point if it even closes just half the gap in the number of working women with Bangladesh or Indonesia.

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The stickiness of sexual harassment
1 year ago

The stickiness of sexual harassment

Hindustan Times  

To understand how little has changed for women fighting workplace sexual harassment consider how the year began, and how it is drawing to a close. January began with a wintery and unprecedented public protest by India’s most decorated wrestlers against alleged sexual harassment by their federation chief. Then, last week, a dramatic open letter by a junior woman judge asking …

Victim-blaming of women who face sexual harassment should stop: Khushbu
1 year, 10 months ago

Victim-blaming of women who face sexual harassment should stop: Khushbu

The Hindu  

National Commission for Women member Khushbu Sundar on Monday said the tendency to question and blame women who face sexual harassment, should stop. Addressing the inauguration of a three-day conference on ‘Women empowerment and gender equality’ ahead of the International Women’s Day, the actor-politician said questions such as why the affected woman was out so long at night or why …

Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women, Harassment to Be Strictly Dealt With, Says Maha CM
3 years, 4 months ago

Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women, Harassment to Be Strictly Dealt With, Says Maha CM

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said that harassment of women will be strictly dealt with and all possible measures shall be taken on priority. Addressing the review meeting of the home department on safety of women and children in the state, Thackeray said that the state and Union government will jointly work to provide facilities to the destitute. …

For millions of Indian women, this landmark MeToo ruling is an emotional moment of validation
3 years, 10 months ago

For millions of Indian women, this landmark MeToo ruling is an emotional moment of validation

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Journalist Priya …

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 …

MeToo: Priya Ramani Had No Right to Accuse Me of Sexual Harassment as She Had No Proof, Akbar Tells Court
4 years ago

MeToo: Priya Ramani Had No Right to Accuse Me of Sexual Harassment as She Had No Proof, Akbar Tells Court

News 18  

Former Union minister M J Akbar told a Delhi court on Thursday that journalist Priya Ramani had no right to accuse him of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place decades ago as she could not prove it. Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal …

#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 …

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-Priya Ramani defamation case: Defense counsel team's conduct at recent hearing proves women battle patriarchy in courtrooms too
5 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Defense counsel team's conduct at recent hearing proves women battle patriarchy in courtrooms too

Firstpost  

Geeta Luthra and her team, who are representing MJ Akbar in his defamation case against Priya Ramani, reportedly mocked Ghazala Wahab when she testified against Akbar and detailed the harassment she faced at his hands. On 11 December at court 203, Rouse Avenue, journalist Ghazala Wahab recalled an incident from 1997 as part of her testimony in the Priya Ramani …

Priya Ramani Defamation Case : Journalist Ghazala Wahab Tells Court About Alleged Sexual Harassment By M J Akbar
5 years, 1 month ago

Priya Ramani Defamation Case : Journalist Ghazala Wahab Tells Court About Alleged Sexual Harassment By M J Akbar

Live Law  

Senior Journalist and author Ghazala Wahab gave her statements before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja today in MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani. Wahab narrated in detail the instances of continued sexual harassment, allegedly committed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, when she was working at the Asian Age. A series of continued objections by Luthra …

Keeping silent wouldn't have been the right thing to do, Priya Ramani tells court; concludes testimony in MJ Akbar defamation case
5 years, 4 months ago

Keeping silent wouldn't have been the right thing to do, Priya Ramani tells court; concludes testimony in MJ Akbar defamation case

Firstpost  

‘I spoke the truth when I disclosed my experience of my first job interview,’ said Priya Ramani, adding that it is important for women to speak up about sexual harassment at the workplace. Court to continue recording Priya Ramani's statement today.#MeToo #MJAkbar #PriyaRamani @mjakbar @priyaramani — Bar & Bench September 9, 2019 “I spoke the truth when I disclosed my …

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 …

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Priya Ranani gave her statement under section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, at the Rouse Avenue Court. Ms Ramani also stated that her article in Vogue Magazine was not intended to harm the reputation of Mr Akbar but only to bring about the stories of multiple women who have faced sexual harassment …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We're happy MJ Akbar did correct thing, expect him to drop bogus defamation case, say 20 journalists from Asian Age
6 years, 2 months ago

We're happy MJ Akbar did correct thing, expect him to drop bogus defamation case, say 20 journalists from Asian Age

Firstpost  

With MJ Akbar announcing his decision to quit as the Minister of State for External Affairs on Wednesday, 20 of his former women colleagues — who together wrote a petition against him — welcomed his move to step down. After MJ Akbar announced his decision to quit as the junior external affairs minister on Wednesday, 20 of his former women …

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 …

#MeToo: Twenty journalists pledge to testify against MJ Akbar in court over sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo: Twenty journalists pledge to testify against MJ Akbar in court over sexual harassment allegations

Op India  

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and former editor of ‘The Telegraph’ and ‘The Asian Age’, MJ Akbar, whose name has surfaced in India’s version of #MeToo movement as an accused, had filed a defamation case in his defence against the prime accuser, journalist, Priya Ramani. The journalists who worked with ‘The Asian Age’- MJ Akbar was the editor …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Maybe MJ Akbar Didn’t Harass Me Years Ago. Maybe I Imagined it All
6 years, 3 months ago

Maybe MJ Akbar Didn’t Harass Me Years Ago. Maybe I Imagined it All

The Quint  

Small mercies from big Gods are the blessings we women must learn to count instead of trying to put legs on lies in times of blind shamelessness. Perhaps the ugliness is all in my mind alone; perhaps I have not had the sense to decode his legal, perfectly legal behavior that’s suitably propped up by his perception of power and …

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 …

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe

The Quint  

Here is the full text of the statement: We the undersigned journalist organisations have been deeply concerned over the overwhelming complaints of sexual harassment in the media. There can be no dispute about the need for an impartial probe into all the complaints without fear of threat or intimidation to the complainants - and this acquires particular significance if one …

#MeToo in India: MJ Akbar calls allegations 'false, fabricated'; how English, Hindi national dailies reported MoS' remarks
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo in India: MJ Akbar calls allegations 'false, fabricated'; how English, Hindi national dailies reported MoS' remarks

Firstpost  

Union minister MJ Akbar on Sunday termed allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by several women as “false, fabricated and deeply distressing” and said he was taking appropriate legal action against them Union minister MJ Akbar on Sunday termed allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by several women as “false, fabricated and deeply distressing” and said he was …

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 …

'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 …

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 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 …

MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment: Former journalist's fall from grace a defining moment for Indian politics, #MeToo India
6 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment: Former journalist's fall from grace a defining moment for Indian politics, #MeToo India

Firstpost  

Akbar’s case could well be a defining moment in Indian politics: the way such accusations are perceived and the subsequent action by political bosses Editor’s Note: Pressure has been increasing on junior foreign minister MJ Akbar to resign after his return to India from an official trip. *** MJ Akbar’s case could well be a defining moment in Indian politics: …

Uncertainty over MJ Akbar’s resignation, to make statement soon
6 years, 3 months ago

Uncertainty over MJ Akbar’s resignation, to make statement soon

Op India  

Update: Reports are in that MJ Akbar has not yet tendered his resignation. #EXCLUSIVE | MoS MEA MJ Akbar denies sending resignation email to PMO following sexual harassment allegations against him — Republic October 14, 2018 Junior Minister in the Modi government and former journalist M J Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by many women during his …

'His eyes fell on me, my nightmare began': Women share harrowing experiences with MJ Akbar
6 years, 3 months ago

'His eyes fell on me, my nightmare began': Women share harrowing experiences with MJ Akbar

Firstpost  

In the new stories shared about MJ Akbar, women have recounted behaviour ranging from harassment and sexism to abuse of the power dynamic between an editor and his subordinate. In her article, Wahab wrote that during her initial years at the newspaper, she “accepted everything as part of the office culture — Akbar’s flirtation with young sub-editors, his blatant favouritism …

BJP's silence on sexual harassment charges against MJ Akbar goes against RSS tenets, writes ABVP activist Rashmi Das
6 years, 3 months ago

BJP's silence on sexual harassment charges against MJ Akbar goes against RSS tenets, writes ABVP activist Rashmi Das

Firstpost  

For a few days, people like me who have spent decades in Sangh Parivar organisations have read with disgust and rage, the revelations about MJ Akbar Editor’s Note: This article has been republished in the light of junior foreign minister MJ Akbar’s return to India. For a few days now, people like me who have spent more than two decades …

MeToo: MJ Akbar to return to India today; BJP likely to take clear stand as calls for junior minister's resignation grow
6 years, 3 months ago

MeToo: MJ Akbar to return to India today; BJP likely to take clear stand as calls for junior minister's resignation grow

Firstpost  

Amid an increasing clamour for Union minister MJ Akbar’s resignation, the BJP is likely to take a clear stand on the allegations of sexual harassment against him once he explains his position upon his scheduled return to India on Sunday New Delhi: Amid an increasing clamour for Union minister MJ Akbar’s resignation, the BJP is likely to take a clear …

#MeToo: Charges of sexual harassment against MJ Akbar will be examined, says Amit Shah
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo: Charges of sexual harassment against MJ Akbar will be examined, says Amit Shah

Op India  

Speaking to media, BJP President Amit Shah has come out and addressed the grave allegations of sexual harassment levelled against the Junior Foreign Minister MJ Akbar. Former journalist MJ Akbar is under fire after several women journalists who worked with him in the past have alleged serious charges of harassment and inappropriate behaviour against him. One can infer that Amit …

#MeToo in India: Swati Maliwal calls for MJ Akbar's resignation, says it is 'shameful' that he continues to be a minister
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo in India: Swati Maliwal calls for MJ Akbar's resignation, says it is 'shameful' that he continues to be a minister

Firstpost  

Speaking on the charges against Union Minister MJ Akbar made by women journalists, Swati Maliwal said: “It is shameful that Akbar continues to be a minister.” New Delhi: Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday called for Union Minister MJ Akbar’s resignation in view of allegations of sexual misconduct and also urged women to speak the truth in …

Nirmala Sitharaman declines to comment on charges against MJ Akbar, lauds 'courage' of women who are speaking out
6 years, 3 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman declines to comment on charges against MJ Akbar, lauds 'courage' of women who are speaking out

Firstpost  

Nirmala Sitharaman in an interview with CNN News18 spoke on the #MeToo movement saying that she “supports the courage with which the women are speaking out”. Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman in an interview with CNN News18 on Wednesday spoke on the #MeToo movement, saying that she “supports the courage with which the women are speaking out”. However, she said, “I …

'Consistent in my condemnation of culture at Asian Age created by MJ Akbar': Ex-bureau chief Seema Mustafa backs Ghazala Wahab
6 years, 3 months ago

'Consistent in my condemnation of culture at Asian Age created by MJ Akbar': Ex-bureau chief Seema Mustafa backs Ghazala Wahab

Firstpost  

About Ghazala Wahab’s complaint against MJ Akbar, former Asian Age bureau chief Seema Mustafa said she does not recall anyone coming forth, but she believes that Wahab confided in her. “Anyone who knows me can vouch for the fact that I have, over the years, been consistent in my condemnation - both on and off the record - of the …

#MeToo: Several women allege sexual harassment by Union Minister and then Editor MJ Akbar
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo: Several women allege sexual harassment by Union Minister and then Editor MJ Akbar

Op India  

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and former editor of The Telegraph, M.J. Akbar, has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple people online in India’s version of #MeToo movement that is currently going on. In what appears to be a pattern, Akbar is alleged to have interviewed female journalists in hotel rooms, asking them to sit on the …

'So many have an MJ story': Sexual assault charges against MoS of foreign affairs mount, boss Sushma dodges media
6 years, 3 months ago

'So many have an MJ story': Sexual assault charges against MoS of foreign affairs mount, boss Sushma dodges media

Firstpost  

Women have accused former journalist and Union minister MJ Akbar of making them feel uncomfortable by calling them to his hotel rooms for interviews, inviting himself to their houses with a bottle of alcohol to even turning up at their houses “for coffee”. Lots of women have worse stories about this predator — maybe they’ll share.” Soon after Ramani shared …

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