Tharoor reaffirmed his dedication to public service, dismissing the trolling as petty politics, and explained that it was simply a birthday gathering with around 15 attendees, including his sister.
Advocate Abhimanyu Bhandari, representing Nishikant Dubey, reported that a businessman has circulated an affidavit claiming to have given valuable gifts to petitioner Mahua Moitra.
Advocate Dehadrai asserted, "An attempt was made yesterday afternoon to coerce me into withdrawing my CBI complaint and the letter sent to Nishikant Dubey, in exchange for Henry (his dog)."