Indian minister Akbar denies sexual misconduct

NEW DELHI, Oct 14: Indian Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar has released a statement denying sexual misconduct allegations against him and threatening legal action on the matter, Indian media reports. The allegations of sexual harassment against him are 'false and fabricated', said Akbar, making no comment on calls for his resignation. "Why has this storm risen a few months before a general election? Is there an agenda? You be the judge. These false, baseless and wild allegations have caused irreparable damage to my reputation and goodwill.      — NDTV