NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai captain Shishir Hattangadi on Friday stated that he's ready to testify in opposition to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri who has been charged with sexual misconduct.
Hattangadi, while chatting with timesofindia.com, stated that he has no longer met Johri and he only made up our minds to testify as it's his "moral responsibility" to lend a hand a chum in want.
"If the @BCCI want information about Rahul Johri on #metoo I am happy to assist them. I am putting my hand up as a former Captain," Hattangadi tweeted.
Later in some other tweet, Hattangadi stated that individuals can't be above the Board and "Caesar's wife must be above suspicion".
"It's not about @RJohri and their ilk, its about representing a country's sport through the @BCCI on a world forum, that is revered. Individuals cannot be above the game. Caesar's wife must be above suspicion, if at all, there is suspicion!" he tweeted.
Hattangadi narrated to timesofindia.com how the sufferer approached him for lend a hand in opposition to Johri.
"Miss X reached out to me, saying I have experienced this with this gentleman, while he was in the position of BCCI CEO. What do I do, can you help me? I said yes, I will talk to the COA members. I talked to a COA member and requested them to speak to her and put it on paper and the matter ended there. And then...I also tweeted to the BCCI that I am happy to come and testify or speak to you on this issue," he informed timesofindia.com.
Hattangadi additionally requested the sufferer to report her allegations on paper. "I asked the lady to write to the COA because whatever you say has to be documented and presented to the three-member committee. You cannot leave anything in the realms of speculation. This is an allegation for somebody to contest if they have to. But you have said it, so put it on paper," he added.
Hattangadi additionally denied claims that he has an ulterior motive in blaming Johri.
"This information is definitely damning. I don't know Rahul Johri from Adam. I have never met him in my life nor do I intend to so. I have no axe to grind with anybody. However, when a friend approaches me, it is my moral responsibility to advise them accordingly. I also reached out to the administrators, saying I am available for you to question me on this issue, simple as that," he stated.
The former Mumbai captain further stated that he has spoken to one of the crucial COA's (Committee of Administrators) members since his tweet.
On Thursday, the COA had formed a three-member panel to probe the allegation of sexual harassment in opposition to Johri however chairman Vinod Rai stood in the way of his sacking which was demanded by way of his fellow COA member amongst others.
The panel set up by way of the COA comprises former Allahabad top courtroom pass judgement on Justice Rakesh Sharma, who has been named chairman, Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Singh and previous CBI director PC Sharma.
The Rai-led COA, which has former ladies's captain Diana Edulji as its member, stated that Johri had has submitted his response to the show-cause understand issued in opposition to him after an nameless account of the alleged incident got here up on social media.
The submit by way of the accuser, who claimed to be Johri's ex-colleague at a previous activity, has been deleted by way of the twitter take care of that originally shared it.
The COA stated that Johri submitted his explanation on October 20 denying that the alleged incident ever took place. The COA met on October 20 and 22 to consider the topic where Edulji demanded Johri's removal.
However, the chairman of the COA didn't agree and felt that an impartial inquiry was necessary because the tweet was nameless, the COA stated in a statement.
Rai additionally felt that for the reason that fee on social media related to his earlier activity, with the Discovery channel, it was only fair that a probe is conducted.
Johri will proceed to stay on depart until the impartial committee submits its document and a decision is taken on its findings.
Earlier, the state units of Saurashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa had written to the COA, demanding Johri's removal.
Hattangadi, while chatting with timesofindia.com, stated that he has no longer met Johri and he only made up our minds to testify as it's his "moral responsibility" to lend a hand a chum in want.
"If the @BCCI want information about Rahul Johri on #metoo I am happy to assist them. I am putting my hand up as a former Captain," Hattangadi tweeted.
If the @BCCI need details about @RJohri on #metoo I'm glad to help them. I'm placing my hand up as a former Captain!
— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) 1540518792000Later in some other tweet, Hattangadi stated that individuals can't be above the Board and "Caesar's wife must be above suspicion".
"It's not about @RJohri and their ilk, its about representing a country's sport through the @BCCI on a world forum, that is revered. Individuals cannot be above the game. Caesar's wife must be above suspicion, if at all, there is suspicion!" he tweeted.
It's no longer about @RJohri and their ilk,its about representing a rustic's recreation through the @BCCI on a global discussion board,th… https://t.co/liFrXjmCSf
— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) 1540549569000Hattangadi narrated to timesofindia.com how the sufferer approached him for lend a hand in opposition to Johri.
"Miss X reached out to me, saying I have experienced this with this gentleman, while he was in the position of BCCI CEO. What do I do, can you help me? I said yes, I will talk to the COA members. I talked to a COA member and requested them to speak to her and put it on paper and the matter ended there. And then...I also tweeted to the BCCI that I am happy to come and testify or speak to you on this issue," he informed timesofindia.com.
Hattangadi additionally requested the sufferer to report her allegations on paper. "I asked the lady to write to the COA because whatever you say has to be documented and presented to the three-member committee. You cannot leave anything in the realms of speculation. This is an allegation for somebody to contest if they have to. But you have said it, so put it on paper," he added.
Hattangadi additionally denied claims that he has an ulterior motive in blaming Johri.
"This information is definitely damning. I don't know Rahul Johri from Adam. I have never met him in my life nor do I intend to so. I have no axe to grind with anybody. However, when a friend approaches me, it is my moral responsibility to advise them accordingly. I also reached out to the administrators, saying I am available for you to question me on this issue, simple as that," he stated.
The former Mumbai captain further stated that he has spoken to one of the crucial COA's (Committee of Administrators) members since his tweet.
On Thursday, the COA had formed a three-member panel to probe the allegation of sexual harassment in opposition to Johri however chairman Vinod Rai stood in the way of his sacking which was demanded by way of his fellow COA member amongst others.
The panel set up by way of the COA comprises former Allahabad top courtroom pass judgement on Justice Rakesh Sharma, who has been named chairman, Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Singh and previous CBI director PC Sharma.
The Rai-led COA, which has former ladies's captain Diana Edulji as its member, stated that Johri had has submitted his response to the show-cause understand issued in opposition to him after an nameless account of the alleged incident got here up on social media.
The submit by way of the accuser, who claimed to be Johri's ex-colleague at a previous activity, has been deleted by way of the twitter take care of that originally shared it.
The COA stated that Johri submitted his explanation on October 20 denying that the alleged incident ever took place. The COA met on October 20 and 22 to consider the topic where Edulji demanded Johri's removal.
However, the chairman of the COA didn't agree and felt that an impartial inquiry was necessary because the tweet was nameless, the COA stated in a statement.
Rai additionally felt that for the reason that fee on social media related to his earlier activity, with the Discovery channel, it was only fair that a probe is conducted.
Johri will proceed to stay on depart until the impartial committee submits its document and a decision is taken on its findings.
Earlier, the state units of Saurashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa had written to the COA, demanding Johri's removal.
#MeToo: Ready to testify against BCCI CEO Johri, says Hattangadi
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