VVS Laxman And Harbhajan Singh Supports Gautam Gambhir In Pamphlet Row
Mumbai: Two former cricketers came in support of Gautam Gambhir, after allegations of distributing a prescription filled with derogatory charges against the political opponent.
“Shocked to hear about yesterday’s developments. Having known Gautam Gambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women,” former cricketer VVS Laxman tweeted saying.
https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1126748693133025281
Meanwhile, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh tweeted saying, “I am shocked to note (the) events involving Gautam Gambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill of any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this.”
https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1126731377796239362
Notably, Gambhir had denied the allegations and sent a defamation notice to AAP leaders, suggesting that the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, whom he called “dirt”, an unsolicited pamphlet titled ‘P Atishi Marlena know your candidate’.
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Mahesh, the Returning Officer of East Delhi, wrote a letter to the police demanding that FIR be lodged in the case.
“Nobody has signed on the pamphlet, but this is definitely some mischief. I told them (DCP) that at first glance it is a case of defamation, “Mahesh said.
