Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani backs #MeToo campaign; seeks clarification from Akbar

 

When asked about the ongoing #MeToo campaign where digital platforms are flooded with #MeToo stories of female victims, the actor turned politician welcoming the move opined that anybody who is speaking out should not feel ashamed or victimized. The Minister urged society to respect the sentiments of the courageous women.

“I am hopeful that all these ladies who are speaking out get the justice that they deserve,” said Irani.

Earlier, journalist Priya Ramani accused former editor and Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar of misbehavior during her initial days of journalism.

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Days after Priya Ramani’s allegations on M J Akbar, Congress party asked M J Akbar to come clean on the charges leveled by the scribe. Meanwhile, NDA partner Shiv Sena also sought the resignation of Akbar and demanded a free and fair probe.