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 be allowed to contest the impending elections, following which the protest was halted till June 15. “They had a discussion and have decided that neither his son Karan nor his son-in-law Aditya will file nominations for WFI elections,” a source close to the Singh family said. India’s top wrestlers including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat have been agitating against the WFI head since 23 April over accusations of sexual harassment.

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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, …

‘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 …

BJP drops Brij Bhushan, but gives ticket to his son
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP drops Brij Bhushan, but gives ticket to his son

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday dropped former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but named his son Karan Bhushan Singh as the candidate from the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha constituency, sparking celebrations at the home of the controversial but heavyweight politician and condemnation from opposition parties and top athletes who accused him of sexual harassment. The party also …

Like father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s younger son Karan Bhushan no stranger to world of wrestling
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Like father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s younger son Karan Bhushan no stranger to world of wrestling

Hindustan Times  

Sitting BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s younger son Karan Bhushan Singh, who the party has fielded from the Kaiserganj seat instead of his father, is no stranger to the world of wrestling. BJP’s Kaiserganj candidate Karan Bhushan Singh speaks to the media on Thursday. Prateek Bhushan Singh, elder son of Brij Bhushan, is the BJP MLA from Gonda assembly …

Who is Karan Bhushan Singh? BJP's pick on Kaiserganj seat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Karan Bhushan Singh? BJP's pick on Kaiserganj seat

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced former Wrestling Federation of India president and incumbent MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's younger son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate for Uttar Pradesh's Kaiserganj seat, which was being represented by Brij Bhushan since 2009. Karan Bhushan Singh Follow Elections LIVE Updates There was much suspense on Brij Bhushan’s seat this time as …

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 …

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. …

IOA forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI
11 months, 3 weeks ago

IOA forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday announced a three-member ad-hoc committee, headed by its Executive Committee member Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, to run the Wrestling Federation of India following the newly-elected federation’s ‘suspension.’ Two days ago, the Union Sports Ministry had asked the WFI to suspend its activities following some arbitrary decisions taken by its newly-elected president and requested the IOA …

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

The Hindu  

World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on December 26 said she is returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government protesting against the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India president, the wrestler wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Vinesh's decision comes days after Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and …

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

Sports ministry suspends newly elected WFI after Sakshi Malik's retirement
1 year ago

Sports ministry suspends newly elected WFI after Sakshi Malik's retirement

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Centre has suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India till further orders. Last week, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the president of the body that controls wrestling in India. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with the newly-elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India Sanjay Singh. If …

Newly-appointed WFI President Sanjay Singh responds to question marks on objectivity
1 year ago

Newly-appointed WFI President Sanjay Singh responds to question marks on objectivity

India TV News  

The newly-elected President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Sanjay Singh, who is a close aide of the former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has responded to the question marks raised on his objectivity by asserting that he is not a dummy candidate of the latter. Notably, Brij Bhushan, who is also a BJP Lok Sabha MP, gave up …

'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 …

New WFI president Sanjay Singh says being close to Brij Bhushan does not make him a “dummy candidate”
1 year ago

New WFI president Sanjay Singh says being close to Brij Bhushan does not make him a “dummy candidate”

The Hindu  

Newly appointed Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh on Saturday lashed out at the protesting grapplers for “engaging in politics” and asserted that he is not a dummy candidate of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sanjay Singh, who was elected as the president of the WFI on Thursday, is known to be a close confidante of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, …

'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls
1 year ago

'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling in the wake of the election of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's alleged loyalist Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India's president. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik address a press conference after Sanjay Singh, an associate of BJP MP and former chief …

Sakshi Malik says new WFI President Sanjay Singh is Brij Bhushan's friend and associate, quits wrestling in press conference
1 year ago

Sakshi Malik says new WFI President Sanjay Singh is Brij Bhushan's friend and associate, quits wrestling in press conference

Op India  

The much-awaited election of the Wrestling Federation of India concluded on 21 December with Sanjay Singh elected as President. If Brij Bhushan Singh's business partner and a close aide is elected as the president of WFI, I quit wrestling…" pic.twitter.com/j1ENTRmyUN — ANI December 21, 2023 Wrestler Sakshi Malik announced that she is quitting wrestling. If somebody like Sanjay Singh, who …

Sakshi Malik announces retirement from wrestling
1 year ago

Sakshi Malik announces retirement from wrestling

The Hindu  

Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday, after Sanjay Singh was appointed President of the Wrestling Federation of India. Ahead of the elections, Tokyo Games bronze medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi had repeatedly requested Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to stop anyone associated with Brij Bhushan from contesting the WFI polls. “It’s unfortunate that the government did not stand …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh elected as new WFI chief
1 year ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh elected as new WFI chief

Op India  

In the Wrestling Federations of India elections held on Thursday, former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh‘s close aide Sanjay Singh emerged as the winner. Therefore we will organise the national camps so that our players can prepare for the games.” #WATCH | Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh elected as the new president of the …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Loyalist Sanjay Singh Becomes New WFI President
1 year ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Loyalist Sanjay Singh Becomes New WFI President

News 18  

Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India with his panel comfortably winning most of the posts in the delayed polls as outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh gained indirect control over the sports body. They had accused Brij Bhushan of sexually harassing women wrestlers, including juniors, and managed to mobilise huge support from …

WFI elections to be held on December 21, returning officer announces
1 year ago

WFI elections to be held on December 21, returning officer announces

The Hindu  

The much-delayed Wrestling Federation of India elections will be held on December 21 and the results will be announced the same day, said returning officer for the polls on Saturday. Kumar said polling, counting of votes and declaration of results will be done on the same day and the result of the elections shall be subject to the outcome of …

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships

The Quint  

The Wrestling Federation of India has been run by an ad-hoc body since January this year when the country's leading wrestlers started a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that has since resulted in six female wrestlers filing FIRs of sexual harassment against him. After much delay, the election was set to take place on 12 August …

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 …

Punjab and Haryana HC stays August 12 Wrestling Federation of India polls
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab and Haryana HC stays August 12 Wrestling Federation of India polls

The Hindu  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 11 stayed the much-anticipated Wrestling Federation of India elections slated for Saturday till further orders following a petition filed by the Haryana Wrestling Association. The order came following a petition filed by the HWA, challenging the move to allow Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association to cast votes in the WFI polls. The HWA …

Punjab and Haryana High Court stays WFI elections after petition filed by Haryana Wrestling Association
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court stays WFI elections after petition filed by Haryana Wrestling Association

India TV News  

In a big development regarding the Wrestling Federation of India elections, the Punjab and Haryana High Court stays the voting scheduled on Saturday after a petition filed by the Haryana Wrestling Association. Haryana Wrestling Association approached the court challenging the move to allow Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association to cast votes in WFI elections. "The returning officer has given the finding …

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 …

WFI Elections: Anita Sheoran, Sanjay Singh vie for president’s post at Wrestling Federation of India
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Elections: Anita Sheoran, Sanjay Singh vie for president’s post at Wrestling Federation of India

The Hindu  

International wrestler Anita Sheoran will take on Sanjay Kumar Singh in the contest for the president’s post in the Wrestling Federation of India elections to be held on Saturday. While Anita, a 2010 Commonwealth Games champion, is a witness against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case, Sanjay is a candidate from the outgoing president’s …

Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post
1 year, 4 months ago

Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post

The Hindu  

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President as it has become a two-way contest for the top post following withdrawal of other candidates. Two other candidates in the fray for the top post, Dushyant Sharma and another Brij Bhushan loyalist Jai Prakash withdrew their nominations on Saturday, according to source in …

WFI elections: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh and Anita Sheoran for president's post
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI elections: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh and Anita Sheoran for president's post

Firstpost  

Anita Sheoran filed her nomination as representative of the Odisha unit even as she is from Haryana and employed with the state police. Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President as it has become a two-way contest for the top post following withdrawal of other candidates. Two other candidates in the …

WFI Elections: Four in Contention for President Post, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Camp Files 18 Nominations
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Elections: Four in Contention for President Post, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Camp Files 18 Nominations

News 18  

Four candidates, including outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close aide Sanjay Singh from UP, filed nominations for the post of president amid fanfare at the Olympic Bhawan here on Monday. The Brij Bhushan camp claims to have the support of 22 of the 25 state units and, after filing their nominations, expressed “confidence” of winning …

Outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims 22 out of 25 state units attended meeting hosted by him
1 year, 4 months ago

Outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims 22 out of 25 state units attended meeting hosted by him

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers, added that he will announce ‘his candidates’ for the upcoming WFI elections on Monday. New Delhi: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him on Sunday, adding that “his candidates” for …

WFI Elections: 22 state units attended meeting, says Brij Bhushan; WFI posts to be known on Monday
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Elections: 22 state units attended meeting, says Brij Bhushan; WFI posts to be known on Monday

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 on Sunday, adding that “his candidates” for various posts for the federation elections on August 12 will be announced on July 31. Brij Bhushan, against whom the country’s six top wrestlers including Olympic medallists Bajranj Punia …

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 …

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI election nomination closing date
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI election nomination closing date

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has convened a meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel, which will contest the upcoming WFI elections to elect the new office-bearers. Outgoing WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar confirmed that a meeting had been scheduled by Brij Bhushan on July 30, though he did not specify the venue. Punjab Wrestling …

WFI elections set for new wrestling president with Brij Bhushan out of contention
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI elections set for new wrestling president with Brij Bhushan out of contention

The Hindu  

The much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India elections may become an interesting affair with outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp trying to keep its flock together and three surprise names in the Electoral College potentially threatening the former WFI chief’s stronghold over the federation. Some leading wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Worlds medallist Vinesh Phogat, who …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, his son Karan excluded from Wrestling Federation of India electoral rolls
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, his son Karan excluded from Wrestling Federation of India electoral rolls

Firstpost  

The electoral college list for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India elections includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India elections. Read | Selection controversy is not new to wrestling but a paradigm shift is …

Brij Bhushan, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar

The Hindu  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India elections, but the list surprisingly includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies. Read | Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member “How can an …

WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation
1 year, 5 months ago

WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation

The Hindu  

The much-delayed elections of the Wrestling Federation of India will be conducted on August 12, it was announced on Friday, but the state of Maharashtra will not be part of the poll process as Returning Officer Justice MM Kumar declared that both rival factions were ineligible for participation. Panel heard the aggrieved representatives of the state bodies but the polls …

WFI elections: Gauhati High Court fixes July 28 as next date for hearing
1 year, 5 months ago

WFI elections: Gauhati High Court fixes July 28 as next date for hearing

The Hindu  

The delayed Wrestling Federation of India elections were pushed further on Monday with the Gauhati High Court fixing July 28 as the next date for hearing the petition, filed by the Assam Wrestling Association. The WFI elections were to be conducted on July 11 but the Gauhati High Court had stayed the polls, following Assam Wrestling Association’s plea seeking right …

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi Police is likely to file the chargesheet in the sexual assault case against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday. The demands of wrestlers included the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, withdrawal of FIRs against the wrestlers, removal of Brij Bhushan and any of his family member from the …

WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day

The Hindu  

The Wrestling Federation of India’s much awaited elections will take place on July 6, the returning officer announced in a notification issued on Tuesday. In his notification issued on Tuesday, the returning office wrote, “Whereas, the last date of receiving two nominations from each State/UT for constituting the electoral college has been fixed as 5.00 p.m of 19th June,2023, all …

IOA To Hold Wrestling Federation of India Elections On July 4
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA To Hold Wrestling Federation of India Elections On July 4

ABP News  

The long overdue WFI elections will finally be held on July 4, PTI reported. Former J&K HC Chief Justice Mahesh Mittal Kumar was appointed returning officer for Wrestling Federation of India elections. Earlier, the Sports Ministry had declared the proposed Wrestling Federation of India elections on May 7 as "null and void", following allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation from …

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday appointed Justice Mahesh Mittal, former chief justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the returning officer to conduct the Wrestling Federation of India elections on July 4. We look forward to your confirmation of acceptance and smooth conduct of the elections of WFI,” IOA’s joint secretary and acting CEO Kalyan Chaube wrote in …

IOA appoints Retd. Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer, plans to hold WFI polls on July 4
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA appoints Retd. Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer, plans to hold WFI polls on July 4

India TV News  

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday declared that Wrestling Federation of India elections will be held on July 4. The returning officer for the elections will be Justice Mahesh Mittal Kumar, a former Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. "IOA has to take steps forward to conduct elections of the WFI Executive Committee, and we are pleased …

WFI chief announces bid for Lok Sabha polls, says ‘Kaiserganj se chunav ladunga’
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI chief announces bid for Lok Sabha polls, says ‘Kaiserganj se chunav ladunga’

Live Mint  

Wrestling Federation of India 's outgoing chief and Bhartiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan has announced his bid to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from Uttar Pradesh’s Kaiserganj constituency. Brij Bhushan told reporters that in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Bhartiya Janta Party would win the elections and every seat in Uttar Pradesh would be won by the saffron party. …

First step taken towards WFI elections, IOA ad-hoc panel gathers voters list
1 year, 6 months ago

First step taken towards WFI elections, IOA ad-hoc panel gathers voters list

The Hindu  

With the government setting a June 30 deadline for Wrestling Federation of India elections, the IOA ad-hoc committee has taken the first step towards conducting the impending polls by gathering the voters list, which will be required to form the electoral college. The third member of the ad-hoc committee - a retired high court judge under whose supervision the elections …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says ready for probe but won't resign, blames Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says ready for probe but won't resign, blames Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

GONDA : Facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said he is ready for "any kind of investigation" but won't resign from his post as it would mean he has accepted the charges against him. Taking a strong exception to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's meeting with the wrestlers on …

Will file FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police tells Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Will file FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police tells Supreme Court

Firstpost  

According to a report, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta made the submission before a bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha saying the Delhi Police would file the FIR by the end of Friday. In a major development in the ongoing protests by leading wrestlers in the national capital, the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court …

WFI Elections Put on Hold Amid Stir; Wrestlers Move SC Against Brij Bhushan, Seek Support from Parties
1 year, 8 months ago

WFI Elections Put on Hold Amid Stir; Wrestlers Move SC Against Brij Bhushan, Seek Support from Parties

News 18  

A day after the protest over the issue of sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh resumed at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, protesting wrestlers have moved the Supreme Court seeking FIR against the wrestling body chief. -Wrestlers Move SC Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan: Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and six others have moved Supreme …

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