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Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the national team’s World Cup-winning squad, has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against Punjab Kesari News, seeking damages of Rs 2 crore. A hearing will be held in the court of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh on Wednesday and the BJP MP from East Delhi has named editors Aditya Chopra, Amit Kumar and Imran Khan for publishing defamatory articles and abusing their journalistic freedom.
Gambhir, through his advocate Jai Anant Dehdarai, filed the libel case and claimed that the newspaper compared him to the demon ‘Bhasmasur’. The former cricketer also said that the articles have damaged his reputation and challenged his integrity as a Member of Parliament. , Furthermore, Gambhir has added in the suit that reports suggest that he is an egotistical politician and holds casteist beliefs.
The cricketer-turned-politician has demanded Rs 2 crore as damages and the money will be donated to charitable organizations in the country. Besides this, they have also demanded an apology to be published in all the newspapers including the digital editions of Punjab Kesari.
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Gautam has been in the news for the past two weeks after his on-field verbal spat with Virat Kohli and several news agencies have targeted him and taken a jibe at him for being an irresponsible member of Parliament. However, one should not forget that he represented Team India at the highest level of cricket and was an integral part of the team.
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Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the national team’s World Cup-winning squad, has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against Punjab Kesari News, seeking damages of Rs 2 crore. A hearing will be held in the court of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh on Wednesday and the BJP MP from East Delhi has named editors Aditya Chopra, Amit Kumar and Imran Khan for publishing defamatory articles and abusing their journalistic freedom.
Gambhir, through his advocate Jai Anant Dehdarai, filed the libel case and claimed that the newspaper compared him to the demon ‘Bhasmasur’. The former cricketer also said that the articles have damaged his reputation and challenged his integrity as a Member of Parliament. , Furthermore, Gambhir has added in the suit that reports suggest that he is an egotistical politician and holds casteist beliefs.
The cricketer-turned-politician has demanded Rs 2 crore as damages and the money will be donated to charitable organizations in the country. Besides this, they have also demanded an apology to be published in all the newspapers including the digital editions of Punjab Kesari.
See also: ‘Bulls-eye’ Virat Kohli targets during ‘fun bowling session’; Entertains fans with his funny act
Gautam has been in the news for the past two weeks after his on-field verbal spat with Virat Kohli and several news agencies have targeted him and taken a jibe at him for being an irresponsible member of Parliament. However, one should not forget that he represented Team India at the highest level of cricket and was an integral part of the team.
See also: ‘Before I die..’ Sunil Gavaskar gets emotional as he shows off MS Dhoni’s autographed shirt
