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, has claimed these allegations are part of a Congress-driven plot. Sources said the BJP central leadership has had to respond to the growing controversy and reportedly instructed Singh to avoid further inflammatory remarks, particularly those involving athletes. The move follows the BJP’s decision not to award Singh the ticket for the Lok Sabha polls, instead selecting his son Karan Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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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 …

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 …

'We chose this party because...' : Bajrang Punia on why he and Vinesh Phogat joined Congress | EXCLUSIVE
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'We chose this party because...' : Bajrang Punia on why he and Vinesh Phogat joined Congress | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who were at the forefront of the wrestlers' protest against then WFI chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, entered the political arena on Friday by joining the Congress with a vow of "not being scared or backing off". In an exclusive interview with India TV wrestler Bajrang Punia praised the Congress' …

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, 2 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 …

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 …

I will be away from politics of wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
11 months, 4 weeks ago

I will be away from politics of wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

The Hindu  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is “done” with the sport and the newly-elected body will now take care of it as he has many more responsibilities to look into, including next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Brij Bhushan’s comments came soon after the Sports Ministry suspended the WFI till further orders after …

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’

The Hindu  

BJP chief J P Nadda on Sunday summoned party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for a meeting in a bid to defuse the crisis that erupted as some leading wrestlers restarted their protest after people close to Singh took control of the Wrestling Federation of India. Wrestlers like Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and World Championship medallist Vinesh …

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh
1 year ago

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh

India Today  

Newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh said the focus should be on allowing the WFI to run "peacefully" so that young wrestlers in the country do not lose out on competitions and support. Sanjay, who was alleged to be a close aide of ex-president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, responded to the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend the newly-elected …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

Bajrang turned down offer to join Congress to contest Raj elections

Hindustan Times  

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

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply
1 year, 2 months ago

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply

Hindustan Times  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused of sexually abusing several women wrestlers during his tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, has exuded confidence about his political career when questioned about its future. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Parliament during the Special Session, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Delhi Women's Commission chief Swati Maliwal …

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 …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Brij Bhushan's close aide doesn't become WFI president: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Brij Bhushan's close aide doesn't become WFI president: Report

India TV News  

India's ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are going all out to ensure that the outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh doesn't become the next chief in the elections to be held on Saturday, August 12. Bajrang and Vinesh, who were at the forefront of the 38-day wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar against Brij …

Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him in New Delhi on July 30, adding that "his candidates" for various posts for the federation elections on August 12 will be announced on July 31. Mr. Brij Bhushan, against whom the country's six top wrestlers …

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 …

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest WFI elections, says report
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest WFI elections, says report

Firstpost  

None of the family members of the Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will contest the upcoming federation elections scheduled for July 6, sources told PTI on Tuesday. The news comes after Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, in a meeting with protesting wrestlers earlier this month, promised that neither the outgoing Singh’s family members nor his associates will …

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 …

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 …

Saket Gokhale writes to DCW, seeks probe as Delhi Police takes Sangeeta Phogat to WFI chief's home
1 year, 6 months ago

Saket Gokhale writes to DCW, seeks probe as Delhi Police takes Sangeeta Phogat to WFI chief's home

India Today  

All India Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale has written a letter to the Delhi Commission of Women seeking action after wrestler Sangeeta Phogat was taken by the police to the official residence of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment, to recreate the sequence of events that led to the alleged crime. This was …

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 …

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 …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s ‘maha rally’ postponed as cops deny permission
1 year, 6 months ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s ‘maha rally’ postponed as cops deny permission

Live Mint  

The Ayodhya district administration has denied permission to BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to hold a maha rally here on June 5. Circle Officer SP Gautam said in view of other programmes scheduled on the World Environment Day on June 5, the permission sought by BJP councillor Chamela Devi on behalf of Singh …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan to showcase political muscle at Ayodhya rally
1 year, 7 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan to showcase political muscle at Ayodhya rally

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The ongoing controversy over charges of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP’s Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seems to have triggered a “political battle”. While protesting wrestlers took out a candlelight march at India Gate in New Delhi on Tuesday in support of their demand for action against the WFI chief, Brij Bhushan has …

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'
1 year, 7 months ago

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'

Hindustan Times  

Since last month, some of the leading Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik among others are protesting against the Wresting Federation of India President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sourav Ganguly; Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik Many have voiced their support for the wrestlers including India's World Cup-winning former captain Kapil Dev, as well as Olympic gold …

'Congress, Bajrang Punia Plotting Against Me. Have Proof': Brij Bhushan Singh On Wrestlers' Protest
1 year, 7 months ago

'Congress, Bajrang Punia Plotting Against Me. Have Proof': Brij Bhushan Singh On Wrestlers' Protest

ABP News  

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations and a protest by a group of top wrestlers, on Sunday claimed that Congress leader Deepender Hooda plotted a conspiracy against him and praised SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for not siding with the agitators. Singh, a BJP MP, said that Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist wrestler …

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers on Monday threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and also sought to mobilise nationwide support by appealing to khaps, panchayats and several other organisations to back their cause. On a day when the Sports Ministry stalled the Wrestling Federation of India …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The bahubali neta - Frontline
1 year, 10 months ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The bahubali neta - Frontline

The Hindu  

Although the former WFI head has stepped down temporarily, the BJP will probably go easy on him now. In Uttar Pradesh, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is known as a bahubali neta. Riding high on the politics of mandal-kamandal that raged in Uttar Pradesh in the 1990s, Singh was first elected to the Lok Sabha on a BJP ticket from Gonda …

BJP MP accused of harassing wrestlers is a controversial bahubali with a wide fanbase
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP MP accused of harassing wrestlers is a controversial bahubali with a wide fanbase

The Hindu  

The BJP Lok Sabha member from Kaiserganj and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing serious allegations of harassment levelled by Olympian wrestlers, has been a controversial figure in Uttar Pradesh politics for more than three decades. Like many other bahubalis or strongmen, who appeared on UP’s electoral horizon during the 1990s thanks to the …

OPINION | WFI chief to step aside, Centre must ensure wrestlers must not be harassed in future
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | WFI chief to step aside, Centre must ensure wrestlers must not be harassed in future

India TV News  

India's top wrestlers called off their protest post-Friday midnight, after the Sports Ministry agreed to set up an Oversight Committee to look into allegations of sexual harassment levelled by female wrestlers. Though the standoff is over, apprehensions of both male and female wrestlers need to be looked into, because the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a powerful person …

Wrestlers allege discrimination with other state players in Haryana camps, support Brij Bhushan for dismantling it
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers allege discrimination with other state players in Haryana camps, support Brij Bhushan for dismantling it

India Today  

New Delhi: In a shocking development, commonwealth gold medallist and former Olympian Narsingh Yadav and other wrestlers have accused discrimination in Haryana camps and supported Brij Bhushan Singh, president Wrestling Federation of India, in the ongoing row. Many wrestlers from Haryana are protesting against Brij Bhushan with Olympian Vinesh Phogat accusing him of sexual harassment and demanding his resignation. These …

'Why is BJP not removing Brij Bhushan?' Mahua Moitra calls for resignation of wrestling body's chief
1 year, 11 months ago

'Why is BJP not removing Brij Bhushan?' Mahua Moitra calls for resignation of wrestling body's chief

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has called for the resignation of Wrestling Federation of India's president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges by women wrestlers. Mahua Moitra slammed the BJP for not removing Brij Bhushan from the WFI chairman's post even after allegations of sexual harrasment have been levelled against him. "It is unfortunate that Brij …

'WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh May Run Aboard': Bajrang Punia's Big Claim Amid Sexual Harassment Charges Row Wrestling Federation Of India
1 year, 11 months ago

'WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh May Run Aboard': Bajrang Punia's Big Claim Amid Sexual Harassment Charges Row Wrestling Federation Of India

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has made a big claim in the Brij Bushan Singh controversy. The star Indian wrestler reckons that the Wrestling Federation Of India President Brij Bushan Singh may run abroad amid allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers against him for several years. The country's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and world championship …

WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh likely to resign following sexual assault allegations
1 year, 11 months ago

WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh likely to resign following sexual assault allegations

India TV News  

The Indian sporting community has been rattled by an explosive revelation made by Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday. Phogat alleged Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually exploiting women wrestlers for many years. Wrestling stalwarts such as Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Anshu Malik joined her at Jantar Mantar and this is their second day of protest. …

Wrestlers protest: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur meets players, says allegations are serious in nature
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur meets players, says allegations are serious in nature

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Amid protests, a crucial meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the agitating wrestlers was held at his official residence in Delhi. Phogat alleged Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually exploited women wrestlers for many years. Top players join the protest Top Indian wrestlers including three-time CWG champion Vinesh Phogat and the …

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