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Under-fire BCCI president N Srinivasan today continued to remain defiant by stating that no one could stop him from seeking an year's extension in the upcoming AGM despite the chargesheet against his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan for betting during IPL.
"Why should I step aside? I am not disqualified and neither can you push me out," a combative Srinivasan told mediapersons when asked whether he would step aside following the chargesheet against Meiyappan.
Gurunath was charged under sections 415, 420 and 417 of the Indian Penal Code, which deal with cheating and fraud, and section 130 of Bombay Police Act, which concerns cheating at games.
The Tamil Nadu strongman sought to distance himself from his controversial son-in-law, who was earlier arrested during IPL-VI for placing bets on CSK matches.
"I have always maintained that if Gurunath is wrong then the law will take its own course. You people must realise that I am not disqualified at all. The press is trying to take a position and I beg to differ. I don't agree with you," Srinivasan said.
Srinivasan was evasive when asked about the two-member probe commission, comprising of retired judges of Madras High Court, formed by BCCI.
"For your information, the matter is before the Honourable Supreme Court and I am not going to comment on the matter as it is still sub-judice."
Asked about the chargesheet filed against Meiyappan, which has charged the former CSK Team Principal for session betting which is done by someone privy to team's inside information, Srinivasan offered a straight bat.
"I have not seen the chargesheet yet. I will be asking the secretary of the BCCI to to take legal advice if he finds it necessary," he said.
