Watch: Bajrang Punia asks Brinda Karat to leave stage at protest site
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Bajrang Punia asks Brinda Karat to leave stage at protest site

Hindustan Times  

Brinda Karat, a Communist Party of India leader, on Thursday reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar where wrestlers continued their sit-in protest for the second day demanding action against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and other officials against alleged sexual exploitation of several athletes but was asked to leave the stage by Olympian Bajrang Punia. In a video shared by news agency ANI, Punia, a 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, can be heard saying, “We don't want the protest to take a political shape”. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Punia among others have been sitting on a silent protest at Jantar Mantar for the second day. She also accused the wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing girls and calling her a “khota sikka” after her defeat at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 Meanwhile, champion wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Thursday arrived at the protest site and assured the players that the government is with them.

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Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny
2 months ago

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle  

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik alleges that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Babita Phogat played a central role in the recent wrestlers' agitation. Malik claims that Phogat encouraged the protests to position herself as the WFI president, using the support of Congress and some BJP leaders to achieve her goals.

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

The Hindu  

The ongoing crisis in Indian wrestling took a fresh twist on Wednesday when hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against the loss of one crucial year of their careers, a situation for which they blamed top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Braving cold conditions, the junior wrestlers arrived at Jantar …

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar

Op India  

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar to express their discontent over losing a crucial year of their careers. The protest was targeted at veteran Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India for an year. The protesters were even carrying banners urging UWW, …

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Hundreds of young wrestlers reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against renowned grapplers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat. 'No issues with WFI without Sanjay Singh': Sakshi Notably, Sakshi Malik stated that she has no problem with the WFI body except Sanjay Singh. "We don't have any issues with the new federation except one man, Sanjay Singh. We don't …

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023

News 18  

In a landmark year which saw India register their highest-ever medal tally at the Asian Games, another big talking point around the conversation of sport in the nation was the prolonged fight by the nation’s top wrestlers against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment against women wrestlers. The hartal was called off and …

Wrestlers protest: 'We did not ask for exemption from trials...,' says Bajrang Punia
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: 'We did not ask for exemption from trials...,' says Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The protesting wrestlers on Saturday denied requesting such a favor from the IOA ad-hoc panel and stated that they would quit wrestling if it was proven, despite opposition from fellow grapplers for receiving an exemption from trials at the Asian Games. Yogeshwar Dutt, a bronze medalist at the London Olympics, questioned the ad-hoc panel's decision on Friday and inquired as …

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Sunday accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest. The country's top wrestlers including Sakshi, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of …

Wrestlers' protest: War of words breaks out after Sakshi Malik accuses Babita Phogat of siding with government
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: War of words breaks out after Sakshi Malik accuses Babita Phogat of siding with government

Firstpost  

A war of words broke out on Sunday between star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Babita Phogat over the protests against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. हम मुसीबत में ज़रूर हैं लेकिन हास्यबोध इतना कमज़ोर नहीं हो जाना चाहिए कि ताकतवर को… https://t.co/xGn81uHyav — Sakshee Malikkh June 18, 2023 Babita, who had mediated between the wrestlers and …

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest: Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest: Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest. Sakshi and her husband Satyawart Kadian had also posted a video on Saturday alleging that it was Babita and another BJP leader Teerath Rana who had initially taken permission for …

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian

Live Mint  

Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers' protest was not politically motivated. Country's top wrestlers including Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation. Leaders from different political parties, including Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, …

Wrestlers Protest Not Politically-Motivated, We Were Not United Earlier: Sakshi Malik's Husband Satyawart
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Protest Not Politically-Motivated, We Were Not United Earlier: Sakshi Malik's Husband Satyawart

News 18  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that their protest was not politically motivated and they kept mum for years despite facing harassment because the wrestling fraternity was not united earlier. The country’s top wrestlers including Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan …

Wrestlers protest: Centre, Maharashtra govt insensitive towards women, says NCP Supriya Sule
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Centre, Maharashtra govt insensitive towards women, says NCP Supriya Sule

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest : Nationalist Congress Party working president Supriya Sule on Friday accused the Centre as well as the Maharashtra government of being insensitive towards women while referring to the Delhi police's crackdown on a protest by women wrestlers and the crime situation in the state. Speaking to reporters after visiting the NCP office here for the first time after …

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:
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Sakshi Malik on Asian Games 2023: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, today said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their issues get resolved. You can't understand what we're going through mentally each day," Sakshi …

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that the agitating players will decide their next line of action only after discussing with Khap Panchayats. Today's maha panchayat in Sonepat called on behalf of agitating wrestlers who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Earlier, a 'khap …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 6 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

Bajrang Punia opens up days after wrestlers' meeting with Amit Shah
1 year, 6 months ago

Bajrang Punia opens up days after wrestlers' meeting with Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, who is among the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has said the grapplers have no ‘setting’ with Union home minister Amit Shah and the protests will continue. Punia said the home minister told the wrestlers that the investigation was underway. Bajrang Punia said the wrestlers will not back down from …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work

Hindustan Times  

Ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. Protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on May 14. Olympic medallists Punia and medallists Sakshi Malik earlier on Monday said they will continue their fight for justice, asserting that none of the wrestlers have backed down and rubbished reports of their withdrawal …

Wrestlers’ protest: Sakshi, Bajrang; rubbish reports of their withdrawal
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Sakshi, Bajrang; rubbish reports of their withdrawal

Live Mint  

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia today said they will continue the fight for justice and asserted that none of the wrestlers have backed down and nor they will. “Neither retreated nor withdrawn from protest,” said Bajrang Punia,and also the news of women wrestlers taking back the FIR also 'false'. “Fight will continue till justice is served,” said wrestler …

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Monday rejected media reports which claimed that they have withdrawn from the ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia address a press conference during their ongoing protest against the alleged sexual …

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia refute claims of ’withdrawal’ from wrestlers protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia refute claims of ’withdrawal’ from wrestlers protest

Live Mint  

Ace wrestlers Sakhee Malikkh and Bajrang Punia issued clarifications on Monday afternoon amid claims that they had taken a step back from the ongoing protest. The development came mere days after the athletes protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh met with Home Minister Amit Shah. Soon after the news broke, both Malikkh and fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia insisted that …

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief

Op India  

On Saturday, June 3, a delegation of protesting wrestlers reportedly met Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/OlqSV88BOa — IANS June 4, 2023 While many reports said that the Home Minister had assured that due process would be followed, Satyawrat Kadian, the husband of wrestler Sakshi Malik, was quoted by India Today as saying that the …

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways

Hindustan Times  

Evicted from their Jantar Mantar protest site on May 28, top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have resumed work in the Railways. Records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the high drama in Haridwar where the trio stopped short of …

Centre trying to resolve wrestlers issue, internal probe underway: Union minister
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre trying to resolve wrestlers issue, internal probe underway: Union minister

India Today  

The Union government is trying its best to resolve the issues of wrestlers and to end their protests in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje said on Saturday. The protests by Indian wrestlers against the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh must be investigated and the …

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

The Hindu  

A mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to initiate a dialogue on the wrestlers’ demand for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Mr. Singh has denied these charges Announcing the decision after an hour-long meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Rakesh Tikait said, “The government has …

Will fight till protesting wrestlers get justice, says Mamata
1 year, 6 months ago

Will fight till protesting wrestlers get justice, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday hit the streets for the second consecutive day in support of protesting wrestlers in Delhi who have been seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ms. Banerjee who led a candlelight rally from the statue of Goshto Pal in Kolkata’s Maidan area to …

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

That's all it took on May 28 for the wrestlers to be dragged and detained at Jantar Mantar before Delhi Police swooped in to clear the protest site. We take a look at some of the key figures in the protest: Bajrang Punia: “Getting justice for these girls will mean more to me than an Olympics medal” A soft-spoken man, …

‘Ready to hang myself, if a single allegation is proved,’ says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ready to hang myself, if a single allegation is proved,’ says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Wrestling Federation of India president and Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday said that if the allegations against him were proven, he would hang himself. The government is not hanging me and so they are going to immerse their medals in the Ganga, those who are levelling allegations should know that by immersing medals in the Ganga, Brij …

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police
1 year, 6 months ago

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said the case against Wrestling Federation of India chief and Lok Sabha MP, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is under consideration and a status report will be submitted in court. Denying media reports claiming that Delhi Police did not have sufficient evidence to back up allegations levelled by the female wrestlers against Mr. Singh, the DCP …

Wrestlers' Protest: DCW chief seeks case against man who revealed identity of minor complainant against Brij Bhushan
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: DCW chief seeks case against man who revealed identity of minor complainant against Brij Bhushan

Firstpost  

According to the DCW, some women wrestlers, including a minor girl, have alleged that Singh has sexually harassed them. New Delhi: Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday issued a notice to police seeking to file a case against a man who allegedly revealed the identity of a minor wrestler who has filed a sexual harassment complaint against …

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi

Op India  

Democratic Youth Federation of India and the Students Federation of India jointly declared a nationwide protest in support of the wrestler’s protest from June 4. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations and are demanding his arrest. Through this protest, we demand …

India Gate, next stop in wrestlers’ protest plan, cordoned off by Delhi cops
1 year, 6 months ago

India Gate, next stop in wrestlers’ protest plan, cordoned off by Delhi cops

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A day after the country’s top wrestlers announced a plan to launch an indefinite hunger strike at India Gate, the Delhi police on Wednesday cordoned off the memorial and barred public entry to the lawns. The Delhi police on Sunday prevented the wrestlers from marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday and later dismantled their tents at …

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1

The Hindu  

BKU leader Naresh Tikait said a 'mahapanchayat' will be held in Muzaffarnagar's Soram village on Thursday to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best wrestlers accompanied by hundreds of supporters gathered on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, threatening to immerse …

Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals

The Hindu  

Gathered on the banks of the Ganga at Haridwar to immerse their medals as an act of protest just two days after their eviction from Jantar Mantar, India’s top wrestlers were stopped from their drastic act by the intervention of farmer leader Naresh Tikait on Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, the protesting wrestlers issued a statement regarding their plans …

Wrestlers regroup after Sunday’s action, to decide future strategy soon
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers regroup after Sunday’s action, to decide future strategy soon

The Hindu  

A day after the police action in which their protest site was cleared and they were detained, the protesting wrestlers held discussions among themselves on Monday to decide their strategy to keep the stir against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment. On Sunday, top wrestlers such as Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang …

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?

The Hindu  

A little over one month after they had began protesting at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harrassment, India’s top wrestlers including Olympic and World medallists Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were on Sunday detained by Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. The wrestlers …

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament

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 Police in New Delhi have …

Abhinav Bindra follows Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri; Reacts to wrestlers’ protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Abhinav Bindra follows Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri; Reacts to wrestlers’ protests

The Hindu  

Abhinav Bindra, India’s gold medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, took to Twitter to react to the police detaining the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Sunday. We must ensure that if such situations arise, they are dealt with utmost sensitivity… — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY May 29, 2023 A little over one month after the wrestlers …

'Sengol bent on the first day,' Tamil Nadu
1 year, 6 months ago

'Sengol bent on the first day,' Tamil Nadu

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin attacked the BJP-led central government for police action against protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik, and Bajrang Punia, saying that the Sengol bent on the very first day when the new Parliament building was inaugurated, reported ANI. Notably, protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik, and Bajrang Punia were among others who …

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers

News 18  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. ”If the wrestlers will apply for permission to stage their sit-in again in the future, they will be allowed to do so at …

Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. Soon after, the Delhi Police cleared the site of their over-month-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar and said they would not be …

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

The Hindu  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on May 29 said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. Soon after, the Delhi Police cleared the site of their over-month-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar and said they would not be allowed …

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police booked the organisers of the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and their supporters on charges of rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty after some of them were detained while marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were among those detained after a scuffle with security …

Citizens’ statement with over 1,100 signatories backs wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Citizens’ statement with over 1,100 signatories backs wrestlers

The Hindu  

More than 1,100 citizens — including lawyers, academics, journalists, activists, former parliamentarians, ex-bureaucrats and various individuals — on Sunday issued a release in support of the wrestlers and their supporters who had been protesting at Jantar Mantar for over a month. In a joint statement titled ‘Dismantle the structures of sexual violence, NOT the protesters’ tent!’, the signatories demanded the …

DCW Chief Demands Brij Bhushan's Arrest, Action Against Police Personnel Who Detained Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

DCW Chief Demands Brij Bhushan's Arrest, Action Against Police Personnel Who Detained Wrestlers

News 18  

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal wrote to the Commissioner of Police, demanding the arrest of BJP MP and chief of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and action against personnel who detained the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar on Sunday. In the letter addressed to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, Maliwal said she was deeply pained …

Wrestlers detained while trying to march towards new Parliament building, Delhi police clears Jantar Mantar protest site
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers detained while trying to march towards new Parliament building, Delhi police clears Jantar Mantar protest site

The Hindu  

May 28, 2023 02:14 pm | Updated May 29, 2023 01:01 pm IST - New Delhi India’s top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, who were living in makeshift tents at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar for nearly 35 days to protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, …

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Even after a month of continuous protests against the alleged sexual misconduct by the Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, top wrestlers, who have once clinched medals for India at the international forums, have been struggling at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The tensions heightened on Sunday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with her cousin sister …

‘Dictatorship’: Protesting Indian wrestlers charged with rioting
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Dictatorship’: Protesting Indian wrestlers charged with rioting

Al Jazeera  

Several top Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have been charged with rioting and disorder by police in New Delhi after their arrests during a march to the new parliament building following its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “It took seven days for the Delhi Police to register an FIR against sexual harasser Brij Bhushan, …

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
1 year, 6 months ago

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march

Al Jazeera  

Several wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been detained as they tried to march to India’s new parliament building in New Delhi to demand the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations. The wrestlers originally held demonstrations in January to demand action again Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has …

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement

News 18  

The Delhi Police on Saturday filed a status report on the application moved by the protesting women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Appearing for Delhi Police, special public prosecutor Atul Shrivastava apprised Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjit Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court that the statements of the ‘victim’ women wrestlers …

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