The former cricketer in return sent defamation notices to Ms Atishi, Mr Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia. New Delhi: As the verbal brawl in Gautam Gambhir-Atishi controversy is taking a toll, the former came with a strong comment in his defence saying that he will hang himself in public if found guilty. Stepping up his counter-offensive, Mr Gambir said if the AAP fails to prove the allegations, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal should quit politics. “Challenger Number 3 to @ArvindKejriwal and @aap. If he can prove that I have anything to do with this pamphlet filth, then I will hang myself in public. Otherwise @ArvindKejriwal should quit politics. Accepted?” Mr Gambhir tweeted. The BJP also approached East Delhi parliamentary seat returning officer K. Mahesh seeking a police probe into the accusations against Mr Gambhir in connection with alleged circulation of obscene pamphlets targeting Ms Atishi. The former cricketer in return sent defamation notices to Ms Atishi, Mr Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia. “The complaint was lodged by BJP’s Krishna Nagar councillor Sandeep Kapoor with the district magistrate and returning officer of East Delhi seeking a police probe in the matter,” said Delhi BJP spokesperson Harish Khurana. The returning officer has already asked the police to register a complaint in this case. On Thursday night, Mr Gambhir sent defamation notices to Mr Kejriwal, Mr Sisodia and Ms Atishi asking them to withdraw their charges against him and tender unconditional apology or face legal action. Ms Atishi accompanied by Mr Sisodia in a press conference on Thursday had alleged Mr Gambhir’s role in circulation of pamphlets carrying “obscene and derogatory” remarks against her. Mr Gambhir had refuted the allegation saying he would quit the electoral contest if proved guilty. Keep yourself updated on Lok Sabha Elections 2019 with our round-the-clock coverage -- breaking news, updates, analyses etc all. Happy reading.<doc-sep>A 'Duplicate' Campaigning For Gautam Gambhir As He Can't Stand The Heat, Alleges AAP BJP's East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir on Friday raised eyebrows when he allegedly got a "lookalike" to campaign for him as he had a "problem with the heat". Pictures of the cricketer-turned-politician seated inside an AC car, while a "duplicate" stood at the sunroof wearing a cap and was garlanded by BJP workers, were gleefully tweeted by AAP leaders, including Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. A day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that Gambhir was behind a controversial pamphlet containing abusive language against party candidate Atishi, Sisodia in tweets alleged that Gambhir had got a face double to campaign for him in the capital. The AAP leader alleged that the "lookalike" was in fact a Congress leader. “This is the Congress-BJP mahamilavat. Gautam Gambhir is sitting inside his AC car. He has a problem with the heat. In his place, his duplicate is standing at the car sunroof wearing a cap. Party workers, thinking the duplicate is Gautam Gambhir, are garlanding him. And the person who is the duplicate, is actually a Congress man,” said Sisodia, in Hindi. Sisodia retweeted AAP leader Ankit Lal’s tweet on the same issue. Lal in a sarcasm-laced tweet said: “Have heard of a stunt double in films, in cricket have heard of a runner. This is the first time I have seen a campaign duplicate!” Another tweet went, "Guess who is the real Gautam Gambhir! The one being garlanded by the public, or the one sitting inside in a "gambhir mudra" (serious face)." For in-depth, objective and more importantly balanced journalism, Click here to subscribe to Outlook Magazine<doc-sep>Gambhir has also sent a defamation notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi saying that he would sue them if they don’t withdraw their allegations and apologize to him. (Photo: PTI) Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has backed his teammate Gautam Gambhir over distributing derogatory pamphlets on his rival Atishi. Gautam Gambhir was accused of distributing pamphlets which contained obscene remarks about Atishi. As per reports of NDTV, Harbhajan Singh has backed Gambhir saying that, "I am shocked to note (the) events involving Gautam Gambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill of any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this." I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 10, 2019 The 37-year-old left-handed batsman, who is also Padmashree Awardee joined BJP after shifting deciding to shift his career from cricket to politics. Gambhir was chosen to contest general election from East Delhi constituency on BJP ticket. Gambhir has also sent a defamation notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi saying that he would sue them if they don’t withdraw their allegations and apologize to him. Gambhir has also pledged to quit politics if AAP is successful in proving its charge. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has furiously responded with a counter-threat of defamation. My Challenge no.2 @ArvindKejriwal @AtishiAAP I declare that if its proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candidature right now. If not, will u quit politics? — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 9, 2019 Atishi broke down in her press conference on Thursday, where the leaders displayed the pamphlet full of religious and sexist remarks on the candidate. Today, Atishi filed a complaint against her rival with the Delhi Commission for Women. Atishi also tweeted regarding her reaction on the pamphlet. Have been overwhelmed by the support and solidarity that has come forward from all over the country! I came into politics to fight against injustice; and this sickening pamphlet has only strengthened my resolve! #लड़ेंगे_जीतेंगे ✊🏼 — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) May 10, 2019 Currently, all seven seats of Delhi are with BJP and today is the last day of campaigning. The votes will be counted on May 23.<doc-sep>
Challenger Number 3 to @ArvindKejriwal and @aap. If he can prove that I have anything to do with this pamphlet filt… https://t.co/0VAblHwMWA — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 1557479948000 My Challenge no.2 @ArvindKejriwal @AtishiAAP I declare that if its proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candid… https://t.co/3m3yuSBOsr — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 1557396537000 (With inputs from agencies) NEW DELHI:Stepping up his counter-offensive, BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir on Friday said he will "hang" himself in public if the Aam Aadmi Party can prove that he has any link to the derogatory pamphlet allegedly circulated against his rival and AAP nominee from East Delhi Atishi Marlena.This was Gambhir's third challenge to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in which the cricketer-turned-politician asked Kejriwal to quit politics if allegations levelled against him by AAP are not proved.The BJP also approached East Delhi parliamentary seat returning officer K Mahesh seeking a police probe into the accusations against Gambhir in connection with alleged circulation of obscene pamphlets targeting Atishi.The complaint was lodged by BJP's Krishna Nagar councillor Sandeep Kapoor with the district magistrate and returning officer of East Delhi seeking a police probe in the matter, said Delhi BJP spokesperson Harish Khurana.The returning officer has already asked the police to register a complaint in this case.Gambhir also sent defamation notices to Atishi, Kejriwal, and Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, demanding an unconditional apology for making "defamatory" comments against him.Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Atishi, AAP's candidate from East Delhi and Gambhir's rival had a breakdown while reading a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her that she alleged were distributed in the constituency by her rival in the BJP. She further alleged the pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were distributed by the BJP at housing complexes.Gambhir denied the allegations and in turn, charged AAP with staging such incidents.In his first challenge to the Delhi CM, Gambhir in a series of tweets said he was "ashamed" to have Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister and he would withdraw his candidature if the charge against him is proved.In his second challenge, Gambhir said that he will take retirement on May 23, when Lok Sabha elections will be concluded, if AAP could give proof that he was complicit with circulation of obscene pamphlets against Aitishi.The issue refused to die down even as campaigning for May 12 polls ended Friday evening, with both sides attacking each other and support pouring in for Oxford graduate Atishi for her courage. She has also lodged a complaint with Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) in the matter.Delhi, which has seven Lok Sabha seats at stake, will go to polls on May 12. Counting of votes will take place on May 23. East Delhi constituency will witness a triangular contest between Gambhir, Atishi and Congress' Arvinder Singh Lovely.