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Friday, November 22, 2013

Tehelka case: VP withdraws Tarun Tejpal's name from Prasar Bharti panel

Source: Indian Express | Express News Service : New Delhi, Thu Nov 21 2013

Taking strong cognisance of the sexual assault allegations against Tehelka founder and editor-in-chief, Vice President Hamid Ansari has recommended that Tarun Tejpal's name must be withdrawn from a panel constituted to look into issues concerning Prasar Bharti.

This comes two days after a selection committee, headed by the Vice President, had recommended inclusion of Tejpal into the panel. The committee also includes Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju and the Information and Broadcasting Secretary.

Earlier, following the controversy erupted into the allegations of sexual assault against Tarun Tejpal, the Goa government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the case.

According to reports, Goa Chief Minister...............

Read more at http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hamid-ansari-withdraws-tarun-tejpals-name-from-prasar-bharti-panel/1197770/ 

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