'Centre is talking to wrestlers to find resolution': CM Khattar as Khap leaders call for 'Haryana bandh'
1 year, 6 months ago

'Centre is talking to wrestlers to find resolution': CM Khattar as Khap leaders call for 'Haryana bandh'

India TV News  

In a major development, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday asserted that the Centre is talking to the wrestlers who called for a state-wide strike on June 14 amid sexual allegations charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Earlier today while addressing the Mahapanchayat, Bajrang Punia said the wrestlers have postponed their agitation till June 15 and their next course of action would be announced if strong action is not taken against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by that time. The Union government had assured the wrestlers that a charge sheet will be filed against the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Singh by June 15, following which they had halted their protest. Earlier, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur aussured protesting wrestlers that the probe against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will be concluded by June 15 and a fresh election of the chief of Wrestler Federation of India will take place by June 30.

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Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'

ABP News  

Gonda, Sep 8 Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday accused the Hooda family of Congress of conspiring against him by using wrestlers as wager just as Pandavas had put Draupadi at stake. Singh, a former chief of Wrestling Federation of India, was last year accused of sexual assault by several female wrestlers, who sat on a protest …

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them

The Hindu  

Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the BJP on Saturday, saying that the saffron party takes a stand for those who do wrong and that the Congress raises its voice against the wrong. The statement came following claims made by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that the wrestler's protest was politically motivated by the Congress. On …

'Wrestlers Entrapped': ML Khattar's Claim After Vinesh-RaGa Meet Ahead Of Polls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wrestlers Entrapped': ML Khattar's Claim After Vinesh-RaGa Meet Ahead Of Polls

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has claimed that last year's wrestlers' protest was "politically motivated" following a meeting between Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. #WATCH | Haryana polls | Union Minister ML Khattar says, "I think our athletes got trapped in a political maze at that …

BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) to join ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, suspends Chandigarh protest
10 months, 1 week ago

BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) to join ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, suspends Chandigarh protest

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union, which has a significant farmer base in Punjab, on Friday decided to join the ongoing protest being spearheaded by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee at Shambhu and Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. The BKU announced that it had called off its proposed Chandigarh protest on February 24 and would back the ‘Delhi …

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, …

CM Khattar seeks additional central forces - The Hindu
1 year, 4 months ago

CM Khattar seeks additional central forces - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on August 2 said six people, including two home guards, have died in the communal violence in the State while 116 have been arrested. An SIT will be formed to investigate the cases of communal violence in Haryana and the role of Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar in the clashes is being probed, Haryana …

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ On the wrestler’s mat, it is agility and quick thinking that produces the next move to overpower an opponent. When one wrestler suffered an injury, she was summoned to Singh’s Delhi office and told that the federation would bear her treatment expenses in return for sexual favours. The Delhi …

‘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: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait accuses Centre of ‘shielding’ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait accuses Centre of ‘shielding’ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Firstpost  

Some of India’s top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have alleged Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. Amidst the ongoing wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Ramesh Tikait on Saturday said that the Centre was ‘busy protecting’ the BJP MP. The Delhi Police had on Thursday …

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler
1 year, 6 months ago

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler

The Hindu  

A day after Delhi police filed a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for outraging a woman’s modesty and stalking, a woman wrestler said they were waiting to read the details of the chargesheet to understand how strong the case had been built. The wrestler, on condition of anonymity, said that their …

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for relatively minor offences such as outraging the modesty of a woman and stalking. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava confirmed that the police have filed a cancellation report of over 500 pages in the Protection of …

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 …

Haryana Bandh: Protesting Khaps, Farmers Block Rohtak-Delhi NH In Bahadurgarh — WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Haryana Bandh: Protesting Khaps, Farmers Block Rohtak-Delhi NH In Bahadurgarh — WATCH

ABP News  

New Delhi: In support of protesting wrestlers, farmers, and other issues, activists of some Khaps and farmers on Wednesday blocked the Rohtak-Delhi national highway in Jhajjar district as part of a 'Haryana Bandh.' While speaking to the media, Dalal said that 25 demands had been raised, including justice for wrestlers protesting against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sakshi Malik on ‘our demand’ after meeting Amit Shah over wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Sakshi Malik on ‘our demand’ after meeting Amit Shah over wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik on Monday said the wrestlers had a “normal conversation” with Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday night over their ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges, and no final solution was achieved. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat address the media …

‘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 …

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 …

Rakesh Tikait's 'message' on wrestlers' protest: ‘Arrest Brij Bhushan or else…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Rakesh Tikait's 'message' on wrestlers' protest: ‘Arrest Brij Bhushan or else…’

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday said the government should be given seven to 10 days to take action against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait at a Khap panchayat members meeting in support of the wrestlers' protest, in Kurukshetra on Friday. The meeting came a day after …

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 …

Brij Bhushan's Ayodhya rally denied permission, WFI chief says he postponed it for a few days
1 year, 6 months ago

Brij Bhushan's Ayodhya rally denied permission, WFI chief says he postponed it for a few days

India Today  

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has announced that he is postponing his upcoming rally slated to be held on June 5 in Ayodhya, citing directions from the Supreme Court amid the investigation of sexual assault allegations against him. In the statement released on Facebook, the BJP MP said he respects the “Supreme Court’s directions” and is …

Farmers, khaps throw weight behind wrestlers, mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar
1 year, 6 months ago

Farmers, khaps throw weight behind wrestlers, mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar

Hindustan Times  

Farmer outfits held a ‘khap mahapanchayat’ in Uttar Pradesh and a series of protests in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, showing solidarity with wrestlers who have accused Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. At the congregation in Soram village in UP’s Muzaffarnagar, Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned …

Haryana BJP MP voices support for Vinesh, Sakshi, says ‘feel their helplessness’
1 year, 6 months ago

Haryana BJP MP voices support for Vinesh, Sakshi, says ‘feel their helplessness’

Live Mint  

Protesting wrestlers have returned to Haryana from Haridwar, after farm leader Naresh Tikait took their medals before they could drown the same in Ganges river. While the Bhartiya Janata Party in Centre have remained silent over the sexual harassment allegation on BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Lok Sabha member of BJP from …

Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight march in protesting wrestlers support | VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight march in protesting wrestlers support | VIDEO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today participated in a candlelight march in protesting wrestlers support. BKU leaders Mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar: A khap 'mahapanchayat' to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh held in Soram village in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh today. After the meeting, Khap leaders said they will again …

Wrestlers' protest: Khap panchayat underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra to reach final decision for grapplers
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Khap panchayat underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra to reach final decision for grapplers

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Another Khap Panchayat is underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra a day after Soram Sarv Khap panchayat reserved its decision following the meeting in Muzaffarnagar on the wrestlers' protest. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait speaks on the ongoing Khap Panchayat called in support of the wrestlers' protest in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, in a statement, said it has given …

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 …

No supportive evidence till now to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh, final report in 15 days: Delhi police
1 year, 6 months ago

No supportive evidence till now to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh, final report in 15 days: Delhi police

Op India  

Delhi Police sources on Wednesday said that till now no supportive evidence has been found to arrest the Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the allegations levelled by wrestlers against him. It could be in the form of a charge sheet or final report,” Delhi police sources said. Olympic medalist wrestlers …

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 …

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 …

DCW chief seeks Brij Bhushan’s arrest, accuses Delhi Police of being ‘partisan’
1 year, 6 months ago

DCW chief seeks Brij Bhushan’s arrest, accuses Delhi Police of being ‘partisan’

Live Mint  

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday wrote to Delhi Police Commissioner seeking the arrest of Bhartiya Janata Party MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The champion wrestlers had resumed their agitation against former Wresting Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on April 23, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of several women …

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 …

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 …

Wrestlers' Protest: Vinesh, Bajrang and other key members of agitation travel to Haryana, Punjab for support
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Vinesh, Bajrang and other key members of agitation travel to Haryana, Punjab for support

Firstpost  

While Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have decided to travel to Jind, Haryana, Sakshi Malik was headed for Punjab with wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian to garner support for the planned women’s Mahapanchayat on Sunday, 28 May. Key members of the ongoing wrestlers’ protests against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have decided to travel to parts of …

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, on Thursday stepped up efforts to gather support in their fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by touring different parts of North India as they sought backing for the planned women’s Mahapanchayat on May 28. While Bajrang and Vinesh visited Jind in Haryana, Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik …

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos
1 year, 7 months ago

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik spearheaded a candlelight march Tuesday to mark a month of their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia …

Wrestlers’ protest: ‘Mahila mahapanchayat’ outside new parliament on 28 May
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: ‘Mahila mahapanchayat’ outside new parliament on 28 May

Live Mint  

The day the new parliament building is due to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 May, protesting wrestlers will attend a ‘mahila mahapanchayat’ outside the building, reported Hindustan Times on 21 May. Earlier a fortnight ago, the wrestlers had warned the government that if former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was not arrested …

Khap Mahapanchayat announces women’s panchayat in front of Parliament on May 28
1 year, 7 months ago

Khap Mahapanchayat announces women’s panchayat in front of Parliament on May 28

The Hindu  

The khap ‘mahapanchayat’ on May 21 decided that the women supporting the protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will hold a panchayat in front of the new Parliament building on May 28, the day the newly-built edifice will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders of khap panchayats met in Rohtak on a day when a …

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today

News 18  

Protest of India’s top wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers, is about to complete a month, as they contemplate their next move. Meanwhile, the security has been beefed up at Jantar Mantar and on Delhi’s borders ahead of a farmers’ meeting …

Wrestlers protest:
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, today, said he is ready to undergo a polygraph test if the same is conducted on star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. "I am ready for a narco test, polygraph test or lie detector test if the …

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers on May 20 warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers. A protesting wrestler said the decision of the khaps could hurt the …

Wrestlers protest: PM Modi trying to save his party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accuses Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: PM Modi trying to save his party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accuses Congress

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: The Congress party today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his "silence" on sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP and WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and accused him of trying to save his party's leader. In a tweet in Hindi, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Sportspersons who have brought laurels to the country by winning …

Wrestlers' protest in Delhi stirs political pot in Haryana
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest in Delhi stirs political pot in Haryana

India Today  

Wrestlers, protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have found support in Haryana's opposition parties and khap panchayats. Amongst politicians who have made a beeline to the protest site are Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Deepender Hooda, Seilja Kumari, INLD chief Abhay Chautala, former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, …

Wrestlers' protest: Khap mahapanchayat in Delhi today; security tightened. Top points
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Khap mahapanchayat in Delhi today; security tightened. Top points

Hindustan Times  

As khap panchayat leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana are marching to Jantar Mantar on Sunday to extend support to the protesting wrestlers, the Delhi Police has beefed up the security at the protest venue and at borders. India's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, are protesting for the last two weeks, demanding the sacking …

Wrestlers hope to amplify protest with mahapanchayat today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers hope to amplify protest with mahapanchayat today

The Hindu  

Protesting wrestlers are hoping that the khap mahapanchayat scheduled at Jantar Mantar on Sunday will help get more support for them in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Top wrestlers of the country, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, have been protesting for the last two weeks demanding the …

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