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Indian Minister Resigns Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

  India’s junior foreign minister announced his resignation on Wednesday following allegations of sexual harassment by a string of women, as the country’s fledgling #MeToo movement … Continue reading Indian Minister Resigns Over Alleged Sexual Harassment


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India’s junior foreign minister announced his resignation on Wednesday following allegations of sexual harassment by a string of women, as the country’s fledgling #MeToo movement gathers pace.

“Since I have decided to seek justice in a court of law in my personal capacity, I deem it appropriate to step down from office and challenge false accusations against me,” M.J. Akbar, a veteran newspaper editor before joining politics, said in a statement.

AFP