Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Virendra Akhara, Chhara village, Bahadurgarh, Haryana amid controversy around the Wrestling Federation Of India. Priyanka Gandhi met wrestler Sakshi Malik Earlier, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Sakshi Malik at the wrestler's residence to express her solidarity with Malik who announced her retirement from wrestling in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. Meanwhile, Priyanka accused the Centre on Monday of spreading "false news" about dissolving the WFI and alleged that its activities have been stopped to spread confusion and shelter a BJP MP who has been accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers. Wrestlers' protests against Brij Bhushan Several top wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Malik and Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the MP from Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh, and the case is being heard by the Delhi High Court.

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Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
4 days, 20 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against him over a scuffle in Parliament after the Bharatiya Janata Party lodged a complaint. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle on Parliament premises, the BJP sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. Following …

Rahul Gandhi Walks To BJP MP Injured During Protest, Here's What Happens Next — WATCH
5 days, 2 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi Walks To BJP MP Injured During Protest, Here's What Happens Next — WATCH

ABP News  

The Parliament session on Thursday was disrupted by the opposition's protest, which escalated into a brawl with the MPs of both camps trading charges of assault against each other. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav shared a video of Rahul Gandhi approaching Pratap Sarangi and claimed that the Congress leader walked away with accusations instead of apologising to the hurt MP. Instead …

Protests & Blood At Parliament As BJP, Congress Clash Over Amit Shah's Ambedkar Remark: Top Points
5 days, 6 hours ago

Protests & Blood At Parliament As BJP, Congress Clash Over Amit Shah's Ambedkar Remark: Top Points

ABP News  

Parliament was rocked with protests and bruises on Thursday as Congress and other INDIA bloc MPs agitated against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks against BR Ambedkar. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the INDIA bloc MPs who protested outside the Parliament. Speaking in Rajya Sabha, the Union …

What Rahul Gandhi said on allegation of pushing an MP and injuring BJP's Pratap Chandra Sarangi
5 days, 12 hours ago

What Rahul Gandhi said on allegation of pushing an MP and injuring BJP's Pratap Chandra Sarangi

India TV News  

A huge uproar erupted on Thursday as the Parliament began its Session with the BJP alleging Rahul Gandhi of injuring one of its MPs. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "This might be on your camera. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi had alleged, "Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP who fell on me after which I fell down.I was standing near …

Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'intimidating, grievously hurting' BJP MPs: Sources
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5 days, 12 hours ago

Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'intimidating, grievously hurting' BJP MPs: Sources

India Today  

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday based on a complaint filed by BJP MP Hemang Joshi, as per sources. BJP leaders Hemang Joshi, Anurag Thakur, and Bansuri Swaraj visited the Parliament Street Police Station to file a complaint against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. In his complaint, Joshi alleged, "At around 10 …

Congress blacklists India Today anchor Rahul Kanwal for exposing Rahul Gandhi's empty posturing on Constitution
1 week, 1 day ago

Congress blacklists India Today anchor Rahul Kanwal for exposing Rahul Gandhi's empty posturing on Constitution

Op India  

On 15th December, the Congress Party once again opened a front against India Today and Aaj Tak’s News Director, Rahul Kanwal, and announced that they had blacklisted him. The development came after, according to Congress, Kanwal “insulted” Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at the India Today Conclave during an interview with Home …

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: After meeting the victims, Rahul says- they are being treated like criminals
1 week, 4 days ago

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: After meeting the victims, Rahul says- they are being treated like criminals

ABP News  

Hathras Case News: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Hathras to meet the family of the rape victim on Thursday. During this, after the meeting of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the victim family of Hathras incident said that even after four years we have not got justice. The victim family said that apart from …

Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO
1 week, 5 days ago

Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived at Boolgarhi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras and met the family of the 2020 gangrape victim. In 2020, Rahul Gandhi met the family and also accused the Yogi Adityanath government of 'exploitation' and unleashing 'atrocities' on the victim's family. BJP's reaction to Rahul Gandhi's Hathras visit: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak speaking …

Sakshi Malik terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress their personal choice, says she too got offers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress their personal choice, says she too got offers

The Hindu  

Ahead of the formal induction of Olympians Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat into Congress, Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Friday said that the choice to join the political party was solely the personal choice of the two athletes. “I also got several political offers,” Sakshi Malik said adding that she refused to take them up because she says she …

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election as Congress candidates
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election as Congress candidates

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are likely to contest the Haryana assembly elections from Julana and Badli seats, respectively as Congress candidates, party sources said. The development comes shortly after Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that the two star grapplers could be fielded in the Haryana …

Rahul Gandhi shares video highlighting struggles of labourers, loco pilots
5 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi shares video highlighting struggles of labourers, loco pilots

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shared a video on Facebook sharing snippets of his recent interaction with labourers and loco pilots in Delhi. "Today in India, everyone from daily wage labourers to government employees are in dire straits--some due to inflation, unemployment, and some due to government negligence," Rahul Gandhi said. Earlier this month, …

Bajrang Dal members detained in Ahmedabad for protesting against Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Hindu remarks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bajrang Dal members detained in Ahmedabad for protesting against Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Hindu remarks

Op India  

Members of the Bajrang Dal staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Ahmbedabad on Saturday, over his alleged “anti-Hindu” remarks in the Parliament. #WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Bajrang Dal staged a protest against Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's visit over his 'Hindu' remarks during his speech in Lok Sabha. #WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On Bajrang …

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Gujarat Tomorrow, To Meet Families Of Rajkot Fire Victims, Address Congress Workers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Gujarat Tomorrow, To Meet Families Of Rajkot Fire Victims, Address Congress Workers

ABP News  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad city in Gujarat on Saturday, where he is to address party workers, a party leader stated. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is planning his visit to Gujarat after a recent clash between BJP and Congress workers outside the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee office. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh …

Swati Maliwal assault: Kejriwal, Akhilesh dismiss questions; Sanjay Singh says… | Watch
7 months, 1 week ago

Swati Maliwal assault: Kejriwal, Akhilesh dismiss questions; Sanjay Singh says… | Watch

Hindustan Times  

As the issue of the assault on Swati Maliwal came up in the joint press conference of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Kejriwal Kejriwal passed the microphone to Akhilesh who said, "There are more important things than this." AAP MP Sanjay Singh who has so far issued statements on the alleged assault on Rajya …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 1 week ago

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan

Firstpost  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had been key members of the wrestlers' protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexually harassing several …

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’

Live Mint  

A Delhi court ordered the framing of sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday — drawing cheers from star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia. Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet against Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case in June last year. I welcome the decision of the …

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine
8 months ago

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has been listed among the 100 most influential people of 2024 by Time magazine. Sakshi, India's only female Olympic medallist in wrestling, has been honoured for her relentless fight against alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze …

Rahul Gandhi to appear before UP court tomorrow in defamation case
10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to appear before UP court tomorrow in defamation case

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is leading his party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, is likely to appear before a local court in Sultanpur in a defamation case. Subsequently, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will be paused on Tuesday morning and resume at 2:00 pm the same day. Taking to social …

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write open letter to UWW after WFI's reinstation – India TV
10 months, 1 week ago

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write open letter to UWW after WFI's reinstation – India TV

India TV News  

Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh have written an open letter to the United World Wrestling suggesting that their wrestling community is under threat yet again after the suspension of Wrestling Federation of India was lifted. UWW had suspended WFI in August for not holding elections and after six months decided to reinstate the Indian wrestling body saying, "The …

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
11 months ago

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Assam during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in that state, with the party claiming that some of its senior leaders were attacked, Congress state units across the country launched protests on Monday evening. All across India, PCCs and DCCs are instructed to hold large-scale protests tomorrow evening and …

Rahul tries his hand at wrestling at Jhajjar akhara
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul tries his hand at wrestling at Jhajjar akhara

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning visited Virender Arya Akhara in Haryana’s Jhajjar district and interacted with the wrestlers including Bajrang Punia. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bajrang Punia in action during a wrestling dabble at an akhara in Jhajjar. Let them serve the tricolour, make India proud with full honour and respect,” the MP wrote on X. Sakshi …

Rahul Gandhi, after meeting wrestlers, has 'only one question' on WFI row
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, after meeting wrestlers, has 'only one question' on WFI row

Hindustan Times  

Hours after meeting Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers at Jhajjar in Haryana, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday raked up the issue around the embattled wrestling federation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi exercises with Olympian Bajrang Punia during his visit to the Virender Arya Akhara, in Jhajjar on Wednesday. Sharing photographs of his visit on social media, Gandhi …

Rahul Gandhi surprises wrestlers with his early morning visit to akhara in Haryana
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi surprises wrestlers with his early morning visit to akhara in Haryana

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Wrestling Federation of India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning paid a “surprise” visit to a prominent akhara in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh town, adjoining the national capital, and interacted with young wrestlers training under Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia. वर्षों की जीतोड़ मेहनत, धैर्य एवं अप्रतिम अनुशासन के साथ अपने खून और पसीने से मिट्टी …

Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers amid award return spree
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers amid award return spree

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met Bajrang Puni and other wrestlers in Haryana in the wake of protest over the new chief of the Wrestling Federation of India and the Sports Ministry's subsequent suspension of the federation's newly-elected body. Bajrang Punia said Rahul Gandhi visited the arena in Chhara to see the day-to-day exercise routine of wrestlers and even …

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief
1 year ago

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India's top woman wrestler hung …

‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement
1 year ago

‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement

Hindustan Times  

Professional wrestler Sakshi Malik's retirement announcement and Bajranj Punia's decision to return his Padma Shri award has prompted reactions from several quarters across the country, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who on Friday condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party for their alleged “apathy”. READ | Women wrestlers’ voice ignored by government, says Sakshi Malik’s mother “First, the moving announcement …

Bajrang turned down offer to join Congress to contest Raj elections
1 year ago

Bajrang turned down offer to join Congress to contest Raj elections

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Days after India’s top wrestlers halted their months-long sit-in protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in July, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia was approached by the Congress to fight the assembly elections from Rajasthan. At the time, Bajrang and wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat were making an impassioned plea for action …

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
1 year ago

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday. Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - A recap of what happened in 12 months From the wrestlers' protest to the WFI elections, here is a timeline of what happened January 18: Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, …

Delhi police file written arguments before court against former WFI chief Singh in sexual harassment case
1 year ago

Delhi police file written arguments before court against former WFI chief Singh in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on December 6 filed written arguments before a court here enunciating its stand on whether to frame charges against former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal supplied the copy of the arguments to the advocates appearing for the …

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court

News 18  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh harassed women wrestlers at every opportunity, Delhi Police told the Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday. Delhi Police, represented by an additional public prosecutor, Atul Srivastava said that there is sufficient evidence against Bhushan to frame charges in the sexual harassment case. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court was hearing arguments in an …

No rakhi for Rahul Gandhi? Cong shares rebuttal as BJP scrutinises MP’s wrist
1 year, 3 months ago

No rakhi for Rahul Gandhi? Cong shares rebuttal as BJP scrutinises MP’s wrist

Live Mint  

The Congress found itself locked into an unlikely debate with the BJP on Sunday over Rahul Gandhi's wrist. Debate about the Wayanad MP's current relationship sister Priyanka Gandhi raged on social media with both parties sharing conflicting videos to back their assertion. Hey guys, get both your eyes and brain treated, Rahul ji not only tied a rakhi, but he …

Rahul Gandhi steps up attack against BJP over Manipur row: ‘Never in 19 years…’
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi steps up attack against BJP over Manipur row: ‘Never in 19 years…’

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack against the Narendra Modi-led government on Saturday, accusing it of ‘murdering the idea of India’ in Manipur. Addressing an event in his home constituency, the newly reinstated Lok Sabha MP said the PM and his Cabinet had a 'lot of fun' during discussion on Manipur issue in Parliament. Gandhi also reiterated earlier …

Explained: Why top Indian wrestlers are against Sanjay Singh's candidature for WFI president post?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: Why top Indian wrestlers are against Sanjay Singh's candidature for WFI president post?

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia are reportedly making efforts to stop Sanjay Singh from becoming the next WFI president and have also met Sports Minister Anurag Thakur in this regards. India’s top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia are reportedly making efforts to stop UP Association vice president Sanjay Singh from becoming the next president of …

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for the state assembly poll. 1 / 5 Congress …

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for the state assembly poll.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Congress leader Rahul Gandhi exchanges greetings with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot during a …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court
1 year, 4 months ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers, submitted in a Delhi court that “hugging or touching a woman without sexual intent is not an offence”. Mr. Singh, who was present in the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal, opposed …

'Not only Rahul Gandhi but all Opposition leaders being harassed': Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav
1 year, 4 months ago

'Not only Rahul Gandhi but all Opposition leaders being harassed': Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav

India TV News  

A day after the Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname defamation case, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday alleged that all the opposition leaders are being harassed in one way or the other. Rahul Gandi met Lalu Prasad Yadav Earlier on Friday, Rahul Gandhi met RJD supremo …

Minor wrestler tells court she is satisfied with Delhi Police’s investigation in sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Minor wrestler tells court she is satisfied with Delhi Police’s investigation in sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI chief

The Hindu  

A minor wrestler who accused outgoing chief of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment told a court here on Tuesday that she was satisfied with the investigation conducted by the Delhi Police in the case. The minor did not oppose the police report that said a case was not made out under …

'Rahul Gandhi's conviction just, proper': Gujarat High Court dismisses his plea in Modi surname case
1 year, 5 months ago

'Rahul Gandhi's conviction just, proper': Gujarat High Court dismisses his plea in Modi surname case

India Today  

In a big setback for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Gujarat high court on Friday upheld the Sessions court's order denying a stay on the conviction of his plea in a defamation case over his 2019 Modi surname remark. AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal said, "We will move the Supreme Court against Gujarat high court's order dismissing Rahul Gandhi's plea …

'Law has caught up with him': BJP after Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi's stay plea
1 year, 5 months ago

'Law has caught up with him': BJP after Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi's stay plea

India TV News  

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi: The BJP on Friday hailed the Gujarat High Court’s decision rejecting Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the Modi surname defamation case and said that it is the ‘chronic habit’ of the Congress leader to defame others. BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Rahul Gandhi displayed ‘irresponsible …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police stated that they have not discovered any supporting evidence against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that would suggest his involvement in any offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India and a BJP MP, has been accused of …

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: In a huge relief to outgoing Wrestlers Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police recommends the cancellation of the case filed by the minor wrestler. The Delhi Police's Special Investigation Team has probed the sexual harassment allegations against the outgoing WFI president and BJP MP Singh. Top wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and …

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan

India Today  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha condemned the Delhi Police for its handling of the sexual assault case lodged against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh. The party alleged that the Delhi Police has been trying to shield Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and criticised the 'slow pace' with which the investigation into allegations made by medal-winning wrestlers has been …

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week
1 year, 6 months ago

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police teams questioned over the last week people associated with former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as part of the probe into the allegations of sexual misconduct top wrestlers have levelled against him, people aware of the matter said on Monday. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Two First Information Reports, including one under the Protection of …

Priyanka Gandhi questions PM Modi on Govt’s inaction against WFI chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi questions PM Modi on Govt’s inaction against WFI chief

Live Mint  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the central government's inaction against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexual harassment charges by the country's top wrestlers. Sharing a report detailing the charges mentioned in the FIRs against the WFI chief, Priyanka Gandhi asked PM Modi to …

Ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra's veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi: 'Fight in…'
1 year, 6 months ago

Ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra's veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi: 'Fight in…'

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra on Friday trended on Twitter for his political take in which he did not mention Rahul Gandhi's name but said he was yet to see an opposition leader from another country coming to India and "painting a sorry image of his country". Read | ‘Muslim League secular’: Rahul Gandhi; 'Compulsion to stay acceptable in Wayanad': …

Wrestlers Protest | Permission denied for Brij Bhushan's ‘maha rally’ in Ayodhya on June 5
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Protest | Permission denied for Brij Bhushan's ‘maha rally’ in Ayodhya on June 5

The Hindu  

The Ayodhya district administration has denied permission to BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to hold a rally here on June 5, an official said on June 2. It is for these reasons that my political opponents and their parties have levelled false allegations against me.” “In the present situation, some political parties are trying to disturb the social harmony …

Wrestling for justice: The Hindu Editorial on the protest by the wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestling for justice: The Hindu Editorial on the protest by the wrestlers

The Hindu  

Wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment, continue to discuss their plans to keep their stir alive. The fact that an MP of the ruling party faces no political censure in the face of such serious allegations, including under …

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reiterated that if the charges levelled against him by women wrestlers were proven in the Delhi Police probe, he would hang himself The protesting wrestlers have been changing their demands, alleged the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers including a minor. Addressing a …

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