Unconfirmed reports say that that MJ Akbar the Union Minister of state for external affairs has resigned. He was facing allegations from the women journalists that he made sexual advances and touched them inappropriately by calling them to his room for the interviews and offering them jobs.
Maneka Gandhi the Minister in the NDA cabinet wanted an investigation into the matter and a three-member panel with retired judges was set up for the same. Even before the Judges could take up the probe, it is reported that Minister Akbar has tendered his resignation Via email and it has to be seen if it will be accepted by Prime Minister Modi.
When the media accosted Akbar at the airport he said that a statement would be released later. In the meantime, he has tendered his resignation unconfirmed reports say.
