The Republic TV petition mentions that Goswami had launched Times Now in 2006 and had taken it to the number 1 position in a year. It adds that Times Now and Kumar are now harbouring professional jealousy against Republic TV because of its success.
Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami has decided to sue Congress and take strong action against the alleged lies peddled by the grand old party and its senior leaders including Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi.