Bajaj let off with reprimand for his social media outbursts against AIFF

Former I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC's owner Ranjit Bajaj has been let off with a reprimand by the All India Football Federation's Ethics Committee for his constant social media criticism directed to the national governing body and its partners.

The I-League Committee had in April "unanimously" decided to refer Bajaj's frequent "outbursts" on social media against the AIFF to the Ethics Committee, which issued a show-cause to the Minerva owner in July.

"I am yet to get the order of the AIFF Ethics Committee but I have got confirmation from my sources that I have been let off with a reprimand," Bajaj told PTI.

In a separate statement, Bajaj said, "Criticism is healthy and necessary, my intention has always been to shine a light on any unfair practices being followed, and I intend to do my bit to fix that... I have no choice but to speak out on twitter.

"I'm thankful to the Ethics Committee for understanding my perspective and I will surely be taking their advice regarding using proper language to get my point and information across."