Lipika Mitra Files Defamation Suit Against Nirmala Sitharaman

Lipika Mitra, wife of AAP leader Somnath Bharti, has filed a defamation complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The case, linked to statements made about Mitra and Bharti, has been scheduled for a hearing. Sitharaman allegedly made remarks intended to damage Bharti's election prospects.

Lipika Mitra, spouse of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti, has initiated a legal battle against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by filing a defamation complaint.

The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal has issued a directive to Sitharaman to appear on June 12, indicating that the accused must be given an opportunity for a hearing.

Mitra's complaint argues that Sitharaman's allegedly false and malicious statements, made at a press conference, were intentionally aimed at tarnishing Bharti's reputation ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)