As more women come forward, MJ Akbar resigns

However, his lawsuit against the accusers will continue. No Images? Click here     Welcome to the new HuffPost India Daily Brief. From this week onwards, HuffPost India will be sending out a carefully curated list of our best stories every weekday morning. The Daily Brief will help you start your workday with the right mix of news, entertainment and more.   #MeToo: MJ Akbar Resigns As MoS External Affairs Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Minister of State for External Affairs and former editor MJ Akbar said on Wednesday that he was stepping down from his post after multiple women accused him of sexually harassing them while he was a journalist. In the statement announcing his resignation, Akbar said, "Since I have decided to seek justice in a court of law in my personal capacity, I deem it appropriate to step down from office and challenge false accusations levied against me, also in a personal capacity." READ HERE In case you missed it… Madhya Pradesh District Administration Refuses Details Of BJP Minister Narendra Tomar's MPLADS Funds, Citing 'Technical Difficulties' These Lawyers Are Offering To Help Sexual Harassment Survivors For Free Movie Review: 'Vada Chennai' Has Raw Action, Cuss Words and Dhanush In Top Form     New to this email? You can sign up here. You can also follow HuffPost India on Flipboard. ©2018 HuffPost India | Worldmark 3, FL 3, Aerocity, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost India. Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Unsubscribe