Gangtok, Jan. 19 -- Jacob Khaling, the Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, has issued a legal notice to the media house The Newsbox and its reporter, accusing them of circulating a "demonstrably biased" and "unethical" report aimed at damaging his reputation.

In a press statement issued on Monday, Khaling categorically denied allegations made in the report which claimed he holds shares or ownership interests in the Star Mall complex. Khaling termed the assertions "patently false" and devoid of any factual foundation, stating that the report was aired without verification or evidence.

Khaling expressed particular grievance regarding the tone of the reportage, citing specific remarks made by the reporter-such as "itna himmat inmein...