NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accredited the resignation of MJ Akbar from the council of ministers, respectable assets mentioned.
According to the established procedure, the resignation will now be despatched to the President.
Earlier, Akbar stepped down as minister of state for exterior affairs following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment all through his days as editor of a number of publications.
In a brief commentary, Akbar mentioned he had determined to seek justice in a courtroom of legislation in his private 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...," Akbar mentioned.
Over the final fortnight, about 20 women have come ahead to narrate their stories of alleged sexual harassment at the hands of Akbar.
According to the established procedure, the resignation will now be despatched to the President.
Earlier, Akbar stepped down as minister of state for exterior affairs following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment all through his days as editor of a number of publications.
In a brief commentary, Akbar mentioned he had determined to seek justice in a courtroom of legislation in his private 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...," Akbar mentioned.
Over the final fortnight, about 20 women have come ahead to narrate their stories of alleged sexual harassment at the hands of Akbar.
MJ Akbar's resignation accepted by PM Narendra Modi: Sources
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