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 proceeding. WRESTLERS' PROTEST Several Indian wrestlers, including Olympics winners, have accused WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh of sexual assault, including that of a minor wrestler. Brij Bhushan Singh has been accused of sexually exploiting female wrestlers for several years, a charge that the BJP MP from Kaiserganj has denied.

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Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik, an Olympic bronze medallist, has come forward with explosive allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Malik claims that Singh attempted to sexually harass her in 2012 during an Asian Junior Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She alleges that Singh summoned her to his hotel room under the pretext of speaking with her parents, …

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy
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2 months ago

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy

Firstpost  

Sakshi Malik reveals Babita Phogat's role in wrestlers' protest, claiming she initiated the movement but failed to anticipate Phogat's ambitious approach. She also makes sensational claims regarding Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia and Vinesh, claiming their decision to accept trial exemption hurt the image of the protest.

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik claims that Babita Phogat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the one who motivated wrestlers to start the protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She said Phogat approached wrestlers with the idea of protesting against Singh because she had her own agenda, which was to become the WFI president.

High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Early Hearing in Sexual Harassment Case Against Brij Bhushan Singh
2 months ago

High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Early Hearing in Sexual Harassment Case Against Brij Bhushan Singh

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on an application filed by BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh seeking early hearing in his petition for quashing of the FIR, chargesheet as well as framing of charges against him in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. Singh has challenged the FIR, chargesheet as well as all the trial court proceedings …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh

India TV News  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has adjourned the recording of the victim's statement in the high-profile sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh until September 13. Several women wrestlers have come forward with serious accusations, leading to a formal legal challenge against the former WFI president. The case originated from a complaint …

Keep quiet, BJP tells Brij Bhushan as poll temperature peaks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Keep quiet, BJP tells Brij Bhushan as poll temperature peaks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid heat and dust over Haryana Assembly polls, the BJP has reportedly advised Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former president of the Wrestling Federation of India, to refrain from making frequent statements about wrestlers that could escalate tensions ahead of the polls. Singh, who has faced accusations of sexual harassment from prominent athletes like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, …

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 …

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress

The Hindu  

A day after wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, former Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said this development proves that the entire wrestlers' movement was a "conspiracy" against him and the Congress party was behind it. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Mr. Singh said that just when the wrestler's …

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday admonished former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for filing a plea to quash the trial court's proceedings in a sexual harassment case after the charges were framed. Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh arrives to appear before the …

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

New Indian Express  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to provide immediate relief for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a petition filed by him challenging the FIR, chargesheet as well as all the trial court proceedings in a case related to sexual harassment of several female wrestlers. Singh, who faces charges of sexual misconduct and criminal intimidation, …

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the ongoing trial before a local court in relation to the sexual harassment allegations against him levelled by women wrestlers. Mr. Singh has sought the quashing of legal proceedings, including the FIR and the trial court order that framed charges against him. A Delhi court …

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment
4 months ago

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Friday informed the court hearing the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that the security provided to the complainants had not been withdrawn, and there was some “miscommunication”. Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Srivastava, appearing for Delhi Police, informed the court of Additional Chief …

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police
4 months ago

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, in identical posts on social media platform X claimed on Thursday that Delhi Police have removed security cover of three female wrestlers, complainants in the sexual harassment case against ex-Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The trio of Phogat, Malik, and fellow grappler Bajrang Punia, …

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court
7 months ago

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court

News 18  

India’s scandal-hit ex-wrestling federation chief pleaded not guilty to sexual harassment of female athletes as his trial opened Tuesday. A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a lawmaker …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty, says 'not committed any mistake'
7 months ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty, says 'not committed any mistake'

India TV News  

BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday appeared before Rouse Avenue court for the first time after sexual harassment and other charges were framed against him. He refused to accept the charges framed by the court in the case of sexual harassment of female wrestlers. Delhi court orders framing of charges against …

'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, 2 weeks 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 …

Frame sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan: Delhi HC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Frame sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan: Delhi HC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of sexual harassment and other charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case lodged by female wrestlers, observing there was "sufficient evidence" against him. Meanwhile, another Delhi court will likely pronounce its order on May 20 on whether to accept a …

Delhi Court Orders Framing of Charges Against Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders Framing of Charges Against Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

News 18  

A Delhi court on Friday ordered the framing of charges of sexual harassment, using force to outrage women’s modesty, and criminal intimidation against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the case of female wrestlers’ harassment. Recently, the court dismissed an application by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeking further examination of evidence concerning …

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case

Firstpost  

While Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court ordered framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in the sexual harassment cases filed by five wrestlers, it acquitted him of allegations filed by the sixth complainant. In a significant moment in Indian wrestling, a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a …

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case

News 18  

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the sexual harassment case lodged against them by six women wrestlers against him. Protesting Wrestlers Welcomes Court’s Verdict Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed the Delhi court’s decision to frame sexual harassment charges …

Delhi Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday framed sexual harassment charges against BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh with respect to five women wrestlers.“This court has found sufficient material on record to frame charges against accused no. 1 Brij Bhushan Saran Singh for the offences under Section 354 and 354A of the Indian Penal Code. A Delhi Court on …

Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Use of force to outrage modesty: Delhi Court charges BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment of female wrestlers

Live Mint  

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court ordered the 'framing of charges' against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday in the sexual harassment case lodged against him by six women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, while ordering charges against the former WFI chief, said that there is sufficient material against Brij Bhushan …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

The former president of the Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Singh will be charged with sexual harassment as a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing charges against him in the sexual harassment case by female wrestlers. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan charged with sexual harassment This winds up a long case which saw the wrestlers taking to the street against …

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10

The Hindu  

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him on May 10. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, who was scheduled to pass an order on May 7, adjourned …

Breaking: Delhi Court Defers Framing Of Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh In Sexual Harassment Case By Women Wrestlers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking: Delhi Court Defers Framing Of Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh In Sexual Harassment Case By Women Wrestlers

Live Law  

A Delhi Court today deferred order on framing of charges against BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot of Rouse Avenue Courts said the order will now be pronounced on May 10 as there were some final changes to be made in …

Ticket to Brij Bhushan’s son may put BJP in tight spot in Haryana
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ticket to Brij Bhushan’s son may put BJP in tight spot in Haryana

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have provided ammunition to the Opposition in Haryana by fielding Karan Bhushan Singh, son of controversial former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, from Uttar Pradesh’s Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat. Olympic medal-winning grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia along with many others had staged a sit-in at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar last …

‘Congress Leader Approached Me To Fight On Hand Symbol’: Brij Bhushan's Big Claim
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Congress Leader Approached Me To Fight On Hand Symbol’: Brij Bhushan's Big Claim

News 18  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Singh on Friday claimed he was approached by the Congress party to fight the Lok Sabha polls. Brij Bhushan Singh’s revelation comes the same day his son, Karan Bhushan Singh filed nomination from the Kaiserganj seat, earlier in the day. The BJP on Thursday announced …

'Daughters Of Country Lost': Sakshee Malikkh Expresses Anguish At Brij Bhushan's Son Getting BJP Ticket For LS Polls
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Daughters Of Country Lost': Sakshee Malikkh Expresses Anguish At Brij Bhushan's Son Getting BJP Ticket For LS Polls

News 18  

Sakshee Malikkh on Thursday lashed out at BJP for choosing former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Shahran Singh’s son, Karan, as its candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh, saying the decision has defeated the country’s daughters. Top wresters, including Sakshee, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, had accused Brij Bhushan of sexually harassing women wrestlers …

‘Daughters have lost’: Wrestler Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan’s son's candidature
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Daughters have lost’: Wrestler Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan’s son's candidature

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision to name Karan Bhushan Singh as the candidate from the Kaiserganj constituency in Uttar Pradesh, replacing his father and six-time MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has drawn sharp criticism from wrestlers who hit the streets against former Wrestling federation of India chief last year over the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers. “India’s …

BJP replaces Brij Bhushan with his son as its candidate from Kaiserganj LS seat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP replaces Brij Bhushan with his son as its candidate from Kaiserganj LS seat

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi : The BJP on Thursday replaced its controversial Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers as then head of the Wrestling Federation of India, with his son Karan Bhushan Singh. The party named Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Pratap Singh for Rae Bareli, the Gandhi family bastion. According to sources, Brij Bhushan Singh was …

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP Gives Brij Bhushan's Kaiserganj Seat To His Son; Picks Dinesh Pratap Singh For Rae Bareli
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP Gives Brij Bhushan's Kaiserganj Seat To His Son; Picks Dinesh Pratap Singh For Rae Bareli

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced the candidature of Dinesh Pratap Singh from Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli and fielded Karan Bhushan Singh from his father’s — Brij Bhushan Singh — turf of Kaiserganj for the Lok Sabha elections. DINESH PRATAP SINGH Dinesh Pratap Singh had earlier fought the 2019 general elections from Rae Bareli constituency, where he was defeated …

Lok Sabha polls: BJP drops Brij Bhushan Singh from UP's Kaiserganj, gives ticket to his son
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: BJP drops Brij Bhushan Singh from UP's Kaiserganj, gives ticket to his son

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday dropped sitting Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers and gave a ticket to his son, Karan Bhushan Singh. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Ex-WFI chief leaves the Rouse Avenue Court after appearing in an alleged sexual harassment case at DDU Marg in New Delhi on …

BJP may drop tainted Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj, field his son: Sources
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP may drop tainted Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj, field his son: Sources

India Today  

The BJP is likely to drop its Kaiserganj sitting MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers, and field his son from the seat, sources told India Today TV. The sources said the BJP leadership had a phone conversation with Brij Bhushan over the Kaiserganj seat and his son, Karan Bhushan Singh, may …

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Friday rejected the application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party MP former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh seeking further probe into a sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot of the Rouse Avenue Court also fixed May 7 as the date to pronounce the order on …

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case

India TV News  

In a significant development, a Delhi court on Friday dismissed BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation in the sexual harassment case. Rejecting the plea, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot scheduled May 7 for a decision on whether to formally charge Singh in the case. Chargesheet against Singh Delhi …

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe

India Today  

While dismissing former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation of some aspects, a Delhi court on Friday decided to deliver on May 7 its order on framing of charges against Bhushan in the sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers. Singh's plea was opposed by the Delhi Police, which …

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order
8 months ago

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order

India Today  

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Advocate Rajiv Mohan for Brij Bhushan also claimed the Delhi Police had not placed the CDR on record. The Delhi Police had filed its charge sheet against Brij Bhushan on June 15 last year …

Delhi court defers order on framing charge against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
8 months ago

Delhi court defers order on framing charge against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, who was scheduled to pass order on Thursday, deferred …

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Delhi HC seeks Sports Ministry reply on Wrestling Federation of India’s suspension plea
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Sports Ministry reply on Wrestling Federation of India’s suspension plea

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on April 9 issued notice to the Union Sports Ministry on a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India challenging its suspension, seeking the central government's response in four weeks. On December 24, 2023, the central government had suspended the wrestling federation, three days after the Federation conducted its election, and sexual harassment accused BJP …

Delhi court reserves order on framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court reserves order on framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on framing of charges against BJP Member of Parliament and former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. Many renowned wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat, had protested for months in New Delhi demanding the arrest …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Arguments on Framing Charges against Brij Bhushan concludes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The arguments on the point of charge against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brijbhushan Singh in the female Wrestlers' sexual harassment case concluded at the city's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot heard extensive arguments by the complainant wrestlers, the Delhi Police, and the accused, also including suspended WFI …

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A day after the United World Wrestling lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia accused the WFI chief Sanjay Kumar Singh of conniving with the world body to get a decision in his favour. Brij Bhushan and Sanjay Singh have left no stone unturned to show that they are above the law,” …

Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday sought to be discharged in the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers, claiming delay in reporting the alleged offence and contradiction in the statements of the complainants. The counsel appearing for Singh told a metropolitan court the incidents were alleged to have taken …

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Delhi Police on January 6 urged a court here to frame charges against BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The police opposed the contention of the accused that since some of the alleged incidents took place overseas, they do not fall in the jurisdiction of courts …

Arguments in Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case starts afresh due to transfer of judge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arguments in Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment case starts afresh due to transfer of judge

Op India  

Delhi Police on Thursday began its arguments afresh on the framing of charges against former WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case. Another incident was in New Delhi when the complainant went to meet the former WFI Chief, Brij Bhushan, at its office, the APP submitted. On November 28, complainant female wrestlers filed …

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh's residence
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh's residence

India TV News  

In another decisive blow to BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India relocated its offices out of the residence of the former president on Friday, December 29. On December 24, the Sports Ministry of India interfered in the ongoing 'WFI scandal' and suspended the newly-elected body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan Singh. …

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 …

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