MJ Akbar threatens to sue over #MeToo allegations

Monday, 15 October 2018 16:00

The most prominent figure to be embroiled in what is being called India’s #MeToo movement has threatened legal action against his accusers.

Junior foreign minister MJ Akbar, who used to be a prominent newspaper editor, has been accused of predatory behaviour and sexual assault.

Mr Akbar, who returned from an official trip abroad on Monday, has called the allegations "false" and "baseless" – implying in a social media post that they may even be politically motivated ahead of general elections.

He also added that he will not be stepping down from his post.

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