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Star Plus hasn't taken Rakhi's allegations, that the final results of Nach Baliye are rigged, too lightly. After Rakhi went to town screaming that she's has been cheated, the channel wants an unconditional and public apology from the item girl. However, Rakhi is in no mood to relent. In fact, she has appointed a lawyer to take up her case.
In a letter to the media Star Plus EVP & GM Keertan Adyanthaya, says, "This jodi (Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek) is using the media for their own nefarious purposes. They are making allegations against Star Plus without any basis or a shred of evidence. It's a ploy for them to remain in the news. They have still not contacted the channel or the producers directly with any issues they have. They are nothing but poor losers, I feel sorry for them. It's a case of sour grapes."
Adyanthaya further adds, "As far as the police case goes, firstly, it is not a case against Star Plus but against some un-known parties who have allegedly voted using some software. The case is based on a newspaper report and not on any rock solid evidence. If the police do decide to investigate, we will co-operate fully with them. But I don't think the police will be misled into investigating such frivolous cases."
Adyanthaya in his letter finally says, "We expect a public, unconditional apology from Mr Awasthi and Ms Sawant."
When contacted, Rakhi reacted rather sharpely, "Why should we apologise to Star Plus? I have appointed a lawyer Anjana Bakshi, who will send a letter to the channel. I too will write a letter to the channel. I don't want their car, money or trophy, all I expect is justice."
She further added, "During the last season also, one jodi (Manav Gohil and Shweta Kawatraa) were involved in a similar controversy. I don't want to malign anyone but the crew members already knew three days before the finale, that Aamir and Sanjeeda were the winners. I respect Salman so I didn't raise my voice on stage.
Rakhi alleges that during the grand finale, a few Star Plus authorities had stepped into her van and declared that she had 'bright chances' of winning. She says, "In fact, Keshav and Anil Jha from Star Plus came to my van just four hours before the results were announced to tell me that my chances of winning were bright, as I had got the highest votes."
Rakhi is yet again disappointed with the letter that Star Plus has sent to sections of the media. She says, "Instead of assuring me that they would investigate and find out the truth about this scandal, they are busy sending these letters. It is ridiculous of them to do so when we are striving for justice."
When quizzed about Rakesh Maria, joint commissioner of police, crime branch says, "I have asked the cyber cell to investigate on a higher level. If the contestants are found guilty, we will definitely take severe action against them."
• Keshav and Anil Jha from the channel came to my van just four hours before the results were announced to tell me that my chances of winning were bright, as I had got the highest votes.
– Rakhi Sawant
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