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’ meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah held on Saturday was inconclusive, as they “did not get the reaction they wanted from the Home Minister”. The wrestlers demanded quick action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India chief who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers, including a minor. Sports Minister asks not to politicise wrestlers’ protest, lists several demands fulfilled It may be noted that, prior to meeting HM Amit Shah, the protesting wrestlers had met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on June 1.

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Wrestling Crisis Resolved: Indian Team Set to Compete at World Championships
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wrestling Crisis Resolved: Indian Team Set to Compete at World Championships

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestlers have been given a green light to participate in the Senior World Championships in Tirana, Albania. The meeting between the Indian team and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya resolved the crisis after WFI had withdrawn the team from the event citing the Sports Ministry's interference. The wrestlers will travel to Albania on Sunday and will compete from October 28.

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 …

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 …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 2 weeks 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, 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,” …

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, …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards

The Quint  

The wrestlers are blaming the government for not preventing a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from being elected as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. In her letter, Vinesh said the Modi government had announced Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of the Save Girl Child campaign after she won the bronze medal in the 2016 …

Wrestling body chief Sanjay Singh vows to speak with PM Modi amid suspension crisis
1 year ago

Wrestling body chief Sanjay Singh vows to speak with PM Modi amid suspension crisis

India Today  

In the wake of the Sports Ministry's suspension of the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India, President Sanjay Singh has expressed his intent to take up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, voicing concerns over the impact on young athletes. Sanjay Singh defended the choice of Gonda for the events, claiming that it has “some of …

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit
1 year ago

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit

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 federal sports ministry on …

Sports Ministry suspends WFI citing 'blatant disregard for procedural norms'
1 year ago

Sports Ministry suspends WFI citing 'blatant disregard for procedural norms'

Hindustan Times  

The sports ministry on Sunday suspended the newly-elected executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India, just three days after the new body, led by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Kumar Singh swept the polls. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with the newly-elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India Sanjay Singh at the former's residence Calling it …

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 …

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 …

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court
1 year, 2 months ago

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday refuted sexual harassment allegations levelled against him, saying that they are “cosmetic” and “motivated”. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says the charges are “cosmetic” Read here: Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply Singh made the submission before a the …

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says

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 The outgoing chief of India’s …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Did Not Ask for Exemption from Trials, Just Asked for Time to Prepare: Wrestlers Threaten to Quit
1 year, 6 months ago

Did Not Ask for Exemption from Trials, Just Asked for Time to Prepare: Wrestlers Threaten to Quit

News 18  

Facing opposition from fellow wrestlers for receiving exemption from Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers on Saturday denied demanding such a favour from IOA and said they will quit wrestling if it is proved. “We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare,” said Sakshi after going live on social media. We never wrote any …

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 …

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 …

‘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, …

Wrestler vs wrestlers: BJP's Babita Phogat calls Sakshi Malik 'Congress puppet'
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestler vs wrestlers: BJP's Babita Phogat calls Sakshi Malik 'Congress puppet'

India Today  

In a strong rebuttal, Babita Phogat, a prominent BJP leader and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, responded to Sakshi Malik and her wrestler-husband Satyawart Kadian's recent sensational claim regarding the permission for the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in January. Babita Phogat's response came a day after the Rio Olympic bronze medallist Malik and Kadian had claimed in a video that …

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 …

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 …

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: Pressure on minor's family, says Sakshi Malik on withdrawal of POCSO case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Pressure on minor's family, says Sakshi Malik on withdrawal of POCSO case

Firstpost  

The Delhi Police has demanded cancellation of the POCSO case against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh citing “no evidence”. Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik on Friday said that the grapplers’ next course of action against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would be taken once the government meet their demands. The wrestlers, including Bajrang …

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 …

WFI Row: Delhi Police Seeks Cancellation of FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI Row: Delhi Police Seeks Cancellation of FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers

News 18  

The Delhi Police has decided to request the government to withdraw FIR filed against wrestlers protesting against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in alleged sexual harassment case. Earlier in the day, police sources told news agency PTI that the about 1500-page charge sheet filed against Brij Bhushan for offences of sexual harassment and stalking elaborates …

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 …

Wrestlers protest: Police file 1,000-page chargesheet against WFI chief in sexual harassment case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Police file 1,000-page chargesheet against WFI chief in sexual harassment case

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Delhi Police officials on Thursday filed a 1,000-page chargesheet in Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi. The chargesheet- a conclusion of the probe- is related to the case of alleged sexual harassment charges levelled by women wrestlers against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Government's effort to end protests On June 7, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met …

Police charge India wrestling chief with sexual harassment
1 year, 6 months ago

Police charge India wrestling chief with sexual harassment

Al Jazeera  

Filing of the charges follows a weeks-long protest by the sport’s top figures demanding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s arrest. The police in India have filed charges against the chief of the country’s wrestling federation following complaints of sexual misconduct by female athletes, a police officer told reporters. The filing of the charges follows a weeks-long protest by the sport’s top …

Supreme Court should have monitored wrestlers’ protest better, says Justice Lokur
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court should have monitored wrestlers’ protest better, says Justice Lokur

The Hindu  

Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Supreme Court judge, criticised the top court’s handling of the wrestlers’ protest. Speaking at a webinar on ‘The Wrestlers’ Struggle: Accountability of Institutions’ organised by ANHAD and the National Alliance of People’s Movement on Tuesday, Justice Lokur also condemn the Delhi Police for its handling of the case, and as well as the way in …

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 …

Delhi Police asks for photos, audio video proof of two women wrestlers: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police asks for photos, audio video proof of two women wrestlers: Report

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police has reportedly asked two top women wrestlers who have accused the WFI President of groping and sliding his hand to the stomach--on the pretext of checking their breathing--to share audio, video, or photos as evidence. On April 21, seven women wrestlers filed separate complaints of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against WFI President at Connaught Place Police …

Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Saturday said that the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will only participate in the upcoming Asian Games if their ongoing issues are resolved. Some of India’s top wrestlers, including Ms. Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, have been demanding the arrest of Mr. Singh, who has been accused …

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 …

Filed false complaint against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh due to anger over match: minor wrestler’s father
1 year, 6 months ago

Filed false complaint against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh due to anger over match: minor wrestler’s father

The Hindu  

With the wrestlers having put their agitation on hold, the minor wrestler’s father who filed a police complaint against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said he deliberately filed “a false case against him due to anger”. Profile | Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh | The controversial ‘Bahubali’ Based on the complaint, an FIR was …

Minor wrestler changes statement against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Minor wrestler changes statement against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Hindustan Times  

The father of the minor wrestler on whose complaint a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was registered by Delhi Police against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that he and his daughter had recorded a fresh statement before the magistrate in Delhi two days ago. Wrestlers have accused …

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 …

Wrestlers suspend protest on Minister’s assurance
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers suspend protest on Minister’s assurance

The Hindu  

After a six-hour meeting between the agitating wrestlers and Union Minister for Sports Anurag Thakur on Wednesday, a common ground has been found where the wrestlers have agreed to suspend their agitation till June 15, as the Minister assured them that the Delhi police would complete the probe by then and file a chargesheet in the case. Mr. Thakur said …

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution
1 year, 6 months ago

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution

Op India  

The Government of India has agreed to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers after they resumed their government duties. In a midnight tweet, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said, “The government is willing to discuss with the wrestlers on their issues. — Anurag Thakur June 6, 2023 June 9 protest cancelled by Khap and Kisan leaders …

Wrestlers Protest: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur invites protesting wrestlers for talks
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur invites protesting wrestlers for talks

Firstpost  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Indian government is ‘willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers on their issues’. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the Indian government has invited India’s top protesting wrestlers to have a discussion on the ongoing pressing issue. — Anurag Thakur June 6, 2023 Earlier, on Tuesday, India’s Sports …

Probe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Probe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers

India Today  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday met with wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and spoke to them on their issues. Following talks with the wrestlers, Anurag Thakur said that the probe into the sexual harassment allegations against the WFI chief will be completed by June 15. The election of WFI will be done …

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