Published 23:56 IST, May 9th 2019

Gautam Gambhir files defamation suit against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi Marlena over 'derogatory pamphlet' claim. Read here

In a massive development, BJP candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency Gautam Gambhir has issued a defamation notice to AAP convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Delhi CM Manish Sisodia and his election contender Atishi Marlena

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In a massive development, BJP candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency Gautam Gambhir has filed a defamation case against AAP convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Delhi CM Manish Sisodia and his election contender from AAP Atishi Marlena, hours after leers imposed allegations against cricketer-turned-politician of circulating pamphlets with derogatory remarks about Atishi Marlena in National Capital.

In tice dressed to Atishi Marlena, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, Gambhir has denied any relation to alleged pamphlet and/or deplorable contents. 

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"Statements me by ticees are baseless, without any foundation, extraneous, false and vexatious in nature as such statements have iota of truth," defamation tice res. 

He has asked AAP leers to withdraw all statement me against him in matter. BJP leer has furr demanded an unconditional and unqualified apology for defaming him with false and baseless allegation.

Re full tice here:

WATCH: AAP Accuses BJP's Gautam Gambhir Of Circulating Derogatory And Misogynist Pamphlet, Atishi Marlena Breaks Down During Press Briefing

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This has come after AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi Marlena on Thursday alleged that her opponent Gautam Gambhir circulated pamphlets that questioned her morals and contained objectionable and deeply offensive remarks about her.

dressing a press briefing in matter, Atishi broke down while reing contents of pamphlet, following which posed one question at BJP's Gautam Gambhir. 

However, speaking exclusively to Republic Bharat, Gautam Gambhir h said that he will file a defamation case against AAP leers over ir claims that he has circulated pamphlets with derogatory remarks against his contender Atishi Marlena.

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"If y any proof against me, if you think I did that, n you can file a criminal case against me. I am rey to stand in any court and face any charges. But I will definitely file a defamation case. I will serve legal tice If y have proof n I have alrey said that I will quit politics. game should be fair," he ded. 

WATCH: "Will File Defamation Case," Says Gautam Gambhir Over AAP's Allegation That He Circulated Derogatory Pamphlets About Election Opponent Atishi Marlena

23:56 IST, May 9th 2019