#MeToo: Opposition Demands NDA Minister M J Akbar’s Resignation Following Multiple Allegations Of Sexual Harassment

Minister of State in the External Affairs Ministry M J Akbar has been accused of sexual harassment by journalist Priya Ramani in the ongoing #MeToo movement. The opposition has demanded the resignation of the minister in the wake of these allegations, The Hindu has reported.

Media reports have claimed that five other women have also accused Akbar of sexual harassment.

“The Minister concerned needs to speak as silence is not an option. Prime Minister Modi also needs to speak up,” said Congress leader Manish Tewari.

“The allegations against Mr. Akbar is the Harvey Weinstein moment for India. The Modi government talks of beti bachao, beti padhao (save the girl child, educate her) but the people of India has built a movement which seeks justice for women. Mr Akbar should resign,” Spokesperson of Samajwadi Party Ghanshyam Tewari remarked on the allegations.

The minister is yet to respond to the allegations and is currently leading an Indian delegation to Nigeria. The ministry of external affairs and Sushma Swaraj have not issued any statement on allegations against MJ Akbar so far.