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Defamation case filed against FM Sitharaman by ex-AAP MLA's wife
Lipika Mitra, who is married to ex-AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, has filed a defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She says Sitharaman made comments about her marriage at a press conference on May 17, 2024, allegedly to damage Bharti's chances in the elections. The Delhi court will hear the case on June 26, 2025.
Mitra claims comments were made to influence elections
The hearing was pushed back after Sitharaman's lawyer asked for more time to respond. The judge has made sure all documents are served, and both sides will get their say later this month. Mitra claims that by only mentioning her past marital issues—and not her reconciliation—Sitharaman tried to give BJP an edge over Bharti.