India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma denies accusations of using abusive language on air
By Staff Writer in Media News on Friday, 14th June 2024 at 2:28pmSenior journalist and India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma has denied accusations of using abusive language on air.
The statement was released after Congress national spokesperson Ragini Nayak accused Rajat Sharma of using obscene language during a live television broadcast.
The journalist’s representatives have, however, called these claims completely false and without any foundation describing them as ‘malicious and defamatory’.
"We are currently seeking legal advice on how to move forward," the statement claimed adding that the claims were based on imaginary and non-existent incidents and were inherently defamatory. “We reserve the right to pursue further legal action."
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