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Full Coverage: Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns from his post over Me Too allegations

Union Minister MJ Akbar, who was accused of sexual harassment by several women journalists, has resigned from his post on Wednesday. Akbar said he is stepping down as Minister of State for External Affairs and will challenge "false accusation" levelled against him in his personal capacity. "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," Akbar said in a statement.

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