IMG-Reliance don't interfere in AIFF's decision-making, conflict of interest charge false: Das

Amid the standoff with I-League clubs, the All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das Monday brushed aside allegations that it was acting on the directions of its commercial partner, IMG-Reliance, which promotes the ISL.

The AIFF top official also termed "absolutely false" allegations of conflict of interest against him over the signing of Masters Rights Agreement (MRA) between the federation and IMG-Reliance in 2010.

Asked if the AIFF was working at the behest of its commercial partners, Das categorically issued a denial.

"They are our commercial partners and have a say in a few things in terms of mainly commercial issues. But they have never interfered in any judicial body decision making or in standing committee meetings," Das told PTI during a chat.

"For example (Reliance Sports CEO) Sundar (Raman) was part of the technical committee and, just like any other members in any other body, he just asked his questions but did not try to influence.

"Yes, if the commercial