Mumbai: Reacting sharply against the Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh’s allegations towards Republic TV involving in tampering of viewership numbers, Arnab Goswami, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Republic Media Network, issued statement stating that he will be filing a criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police Commissioner.
The statement issued by Arnab on Twitter said, “Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has made false allegations against Republic TV because we have questioned him in the Sushant Singh Rajput case investigation. Republic TV will file a criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh. There is not a single BARC report that mentions Republic TV. “
“The people of India know the truth. Param Bir Singh’s investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is under a cloud and this is a despearate measure because of Republic TV’s reportage on palghar, the Sushant Singh Rajput case or any other case. This kind of targeting only strengthens the resolve of everyone at Republic TV to push for the truth even harder. ParamBir Singh stands completely exposed today since BARC has not mentioned in any single complaint. He should issue an official apology and get ready to face us in court” added the statement.
#RepublicFightsBack | Not a single report of #BARC mentions #Republic. Republic will not stop following the truth, it will not stop fighting for #JusticeForSSR. We need your support. We will not stop. They cannot stop nationalist journalists: @pradip103 https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei
— Republic (@republic) October 8, 2020
#RepublicFightsBack | After Mumbai Police Commissioner levelled false allegations against Republic TV in backdrop of the SSR case, Arnab Goswami declares stronger fight for the truth; Tune in to watch #LIVE here – https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/C7BHsKmnkr
— Republic (@republic) October 8, 2020
#RepublicFightsBack | There's no question that Arnab is streets ahead, that's a given; If BARC FIR doesn't even name Republic TV, then on what basis are they going to proceed?: Swapnil Kothari, Senior Lawyer https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/70mdCTu3ag
— Republic (@republic) October 8, 2020
On this BARC issued a statement, saying, “As in all our previous cases of suspected panel homes intrusions, BARC India continues to follow its established vigilance and disciplinary guidelines. BARC remains steadfastly true to its purpose to accurately and faithfully report ‘What India Watches’. BARC India appreciates the efforts of the Mumbai Police and will provide the support asked of it,” says a BARC India Spokesperson
