Who said what | MJ Akbar resigns from his post of Minister of State External Affairs MEA
News | October 17, 2018 18:23 ISTWho said what | MJ Akbar resigns from his post of Minister of State External Affairs MEA
Who said what | MJ Akbar resigns from his post of Minister of State External Affairs MEA
In a brief statement, Akbar said he had decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity. "I deem it appropriate to step down from office and challenge false accusations levied against me, also in a personal capacity. I have, therefore, tendered my resignation...," said Akbar.
In a brief statement, MJ Akbar said he had decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity.
MJ Akbar demitted the office following allegations of sexual harrasment levelled against him by several women jounalists.
MJAkbar resigns from his post of Minister of State MEA over alleged harassment charges
MJ Akbar resigned from the post of Minister of State for External Affairs. In a brief statement, Akbar said he has decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity.
The journalists have urged the court to hear their testimonies against Akbar, claiming that some of them suffered sexual harassment by the minister and others have been a witness to it.
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