Bhopal, July 23 -- Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has denied allegations made by state Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar that he referred to the country's students as "insects," calling the claims baseless.

Speaking to reporters, the minister stated that the allegations were an attempt by Singhar to "tarnish" his image, adding that he would file a defamation case against the Congress leader.

"I didn't even say it; whatever allegations he (Umang Singhar) has made are baseless... He tried to tarnish my image in the minds of students... I will also file a defamation case against him," Vijayvargiya said.

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