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"Since I decided to seek justice in court on a personal basis, I consider it appropriate to resign from my post and challenge the false charges against me, also in a personal capacity , (sic) ", he said. .
"I have therefore resigned my position as Minister of State for External Affairs. I am deeply grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj for the opportunity they have offered to serve my country, "he added.
Akbar faces charges of sexual harassment and on Tuesday filed a defamation complaint against journalist Priya Ramani, who was the first to report to him.
As women, we feel justified by the resignation of Mr. J. Akbar. I look forward to the day when I will also ask for justice in the #metoo court
– Priya Ramani (@priyaramani) 1539776311000
At the same time, Akbar's attorney, Sandeep Kapur, of Karanjawala & Co's law firm, said that the private criminal defamation case was due to be heard Thursday (October 18th) in front of the new metropolitan magistrate Samar Vishal.
Kapur said that as this is a problem, the law will take its course.
"Since we have already filed the case for defamation, we will sue in court," he said.
Akbar filed a defamation suit against Ramani on Monday alleging that she "deliberately" and "maliciously" made accusations against her with the ultimate aim of tarnishing her reputation and political status.
(With PTI entries)
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