Mumbai : After sexual harassment allegations, now Union Minister M J Akbar returned to India today. Meanwhile coming out of Delhi Airport Akbar told to reporters “There will be a statement later on,” on the ongoing controversy.A weak before when Minister of State External Affairs Akbar was on official trip to Nigeria, he was alleged for sexual harassment, whereas women coming fro various sphere, which also includes journalist who claims they were harassed by Akbar during his stint as editor.
Several Opposition parties, including the Congress, have called for Akbar’s resignation.
Meanwhile BJP has maintained the silence on the matter so far, the final call on Akbar’s future will be taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they told PTI. “As of now, it depends on what stand he takes after the allegations and the pressure on the government over his resignation. Both the party and the government are watching it closely,” said a union minister who did not wish to be named.
Earlier when BJP leader Smriti Irani was asked about the allegation on Akbar she said, “Do not judge those who are speaking out right now. They are mothers, daughters and wives. They are taking a big risk and it must be very difficult for them to speak out,” Irani said at a FICCI event in Mumbai. Asked about the allegations against Akbar, she said, “It is for the gentleman in question to issue a statement. It would not be proper for me to comment because I wasn’t present.”
