New Delhi: Nitin Gadkari, former National President of BJP had sent a legal notice to Chief Minister of Delhi for listing him in the list of “Most Corrupt” and claimed Gadkari “corrupt”.
The notice states that Kejriwal has made false, malicious and baseless allegations which are aimed at destroying the image of Gadkari in public and thus amount to be being “defamatory and scandalous”.
Balendu Shekhar, the lawyer of nitin Gadkari said in a notice, “As a responsible Chief Minister, it is your duty to ensure that reckless and scandalous publications are not made which malign the image of a senior leader. It is evident from the tenor of the news aired and article published at your behest, that the name of my client has been deliberately highlighted even though my client has no nexus with any such incidents as alleged.”
Balendu also claimed that the statement of Delhi CM carry massive ramifications for BJP and the reputation and image of senior leaders is vital for any political party.
He alleged that on October 17, 2012 Kejriwal had also made such “false and baseless” allegations on corruption against Gadkari without any basis or proof and the same have not been substantiated till date.
The legal notice stated that “The conduct and behavior clearly reflects that you (Kejriwal) are in the habit of maligning the reputation of my client (Gadkari) to advance your vested political agenda and gain cheap publicity and media attention.”
Bureau Report
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