OPINION | ONE DAY BRIJ BHUSHAN WILL GET THE PUNISHMENT HE DESERVES
1 year, 3 months ago

OPINION | ONE DAY BRIJ BHUSHAN WILL GET THE PUNISHMENT HE DESERVES

India TV News  

A shocked nation watched on Thursday as two top Indian female wrestlers wept in front of the media and one of them, Sakshi Malik, Olympic bronze medalist, put her athletic shoes on the table to announce that she was quitting sports. As India’s medal-winning daughters wept in public, the main accused in the sexual harassment scandal, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India chief, stood at his residence, wearing garlands. There were celebrations and fireworks at Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s residence when the results were declared. ‘Mahabali’ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh knows that the female wrestlers sitting on dharna do not carry any weight. If Brij Bhushan thinks that by winning elections and ensuring his ‘dabdabaa’ in WFI, he will frighten these female wrestlers and arm-twist witnesses in his case, he is mistaken.

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The Wrestling Federation of India is back. But former boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh still faces criminal charges
1 week, 5 days ago

The Wrestling Federation of India is back. But former boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh still faces criminal charges

Hindustan Times  

For four months, four weeks and one day, their laser-focus protest had one demand: The ouster of their federation boss on charges of sexual harassment. In April 2023 when a government appointed oversight committee headed by boxer Mary Kom fell short, India’s most decorated wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik pitched their tents on the street. Under …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says ‘conspirators could not succeed’ after Sports Ministry lifts suspension on WFI
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says ‘conspirators could not succeed’ after Sports Ministry lifts suspension on WFI

The Hindu  

Hailing Sports Ministry’s decision to lift Wrestling Federation of India’s suspension, its former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday said justice has been delivered as conspirators bit the dust. “For 26 months, many conspiracies were hatched, false allegations were levelled and efforts were made to stall Indian wrestling, but the conspirators could not succeed in their aim,” Brij Bhushan …

2024 Year in Sport, Wrestling: The shadow of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh’s Paris heartbreak and political turn, Bajrang’s doping hurdle
2 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sport, Wrestling: The shadow of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh’s Paris heartbreak and political turn, Bajrang’s doping hurdle

The Hindu  

2024 was a chaotic year for Indian wrestling. The crisis between protesting wrestlers and former Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was front and centre of the ecosystem right at the start of the year. FEBRUARY Following the protests by the country’s topmost wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India for alleged sexual abuse by its then chief, Brij Bhushan …

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'
6 months, 4 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 …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics, BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh said on Wednesday that her disqualification was a ‘loss for the country.’ Wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Singh is the son of fellow BJP leader and ex-Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India. Meanwhile, on the disqualification of Vinesh, …

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat goal of winning an Olympic medal was fuelled not just by a desire for personal glory but by her fight for a larger cause. The wrestler spent a good part of the last one year spearheading a protest against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the Wrestlers' Federation of India former President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Indian …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
10 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 …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
10 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 …

Ticket to Brij Bhushan’s son may put BJP in tight spot in Haryana
10 months, 3 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 …

'Daughters Of Country Lost': Sakshee Malikkh Expresses Anguish At Brij Bhushan's Son Getting BJP Ticket For LS Polls
10 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
10 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 may drop tainted Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj, field his son: Sources
10 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 …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
1 year, 3 months 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 …

OPINION | HOW BRIJ BHUSHAN WAS FORCED TO QUIT WRESTLING
1 year, 3 months ago

OPINION | HOW BRIJ BHUSHAN WAS FORCED TO QUIT WRESTLING

India TV News  

The sheer arrogance of former Wrestling Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh displayed brazenly after the election of his acolytes in WFI elections, was nowhere to be seen after he reportedly got a severe dressing-down from BJP president JP Nadda on Sunday. The message has gone out that Brij Bhushan’s ‘dabdaba’ over Indian wrestling is now over and the brave …

I will be away from politics of wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Brij Bhushan panel wins polls in blow to wrestlers
1 year, 3 months ago

Brij Bhushan panel wins polls in blow to wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A key aide of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was crowned the new president of the body on Thursday after winning the election in a landslide victory, highlighting that sexual harassment charges levelled by some of India’s top athletes against him had barely loosened Brij Bhushan’s grip over the sport. BJP MP Brij …

'Kaun Kaat Raha Hai? Naam Batao': Brij Bhushan On If BJP Will Deny Him LS Poll Ticket — WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

'Kaun Kaat Raha Hai? Naam Batao': Brij Bhushan On If BJP Will Deny Him LS Poll Ticket — WATCH

ABP News  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the accused of sexually abusing several women wrestlers during his tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, has expressed confidence in his political career amidst mounting scrutiny. The incident unfolded during an event held in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, where the Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament posed a question in Hindi, asking, "Kaun …

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply
1 year, 6 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 …

Brij Bhushan Harassed Wrestlers 'At Every Opportunity', Sufficient Evidence to Frame Charges: Cops to Court
1 year, 6 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 …

Wrestlers’ protest: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait accuses Centre of ‘shielding’ Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 9 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 …

Delhi police file chargesheet against Brij Bhushan Singh; what next?
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi police file chargesheet against Brij Bhushan Singh; what next?

India Today  

The Delhi police special investigation team’s probe into allegations of sexual harassment made by women wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a key element in the controversy surrounding the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief. After over 40 days of sustained investigation, the Delhi police have filed a chargesheet of over 1,200 pages in a Delhi court against Brij …

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Witnessed Brij Bhushan's inappropriate behaviour towards female wrestlers: Jagbir
1 year, 9 months ago

Witnessed Brij Bhushan's inappropriate behaviour towards female wrestlers: Jagbir

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: International referee Jagbir Singh on Thursday claimed that he has been a witness to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's inappropriate behaviour towards female grapplers on several occasions since 2013. Jagbir, who has been a coach-cum-international referee since 2007, said he witnessed Brij Bhushan's misbehaviour with his own eyes on numerous occasions. Asked about Brij Bhushan's denial of all the …

International referee Jagbir says he has witnessed Brij Bhushan's inappropriate behaviour towards female wrestlers
1 year, 9 months ago

International referee Jagbir says he has witnessed Brij Bhushan's inappropriate behaviour towards female wrestlers

The Hindu  

International referee Jagbir Singh on Thursday claimed that he has been a witness to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's inappropriate behaviour towards female grapplers on several occasions since 2013. Mr. Jagbir, who has been a coach-cum-international referee since 2007, said he witnessed Mr. Brij Bhushan's misbehaviour with his own eyes on numerous occasions. Asked about Mr. Brij Bhushan's denial of all …

OPINION | IS IT AN END OF BRIJ BHUSHAN’S CONTROL OVER WRESTLING?
1 year, 9 months ago

OPINION | IS IT AN END OF BRIJ BHUSHAN’S CONTROL OVER WRESTLING?

India TV News  

It is now almost clear that the Wrestling Federation of India will be freed from the clutches of its controversial chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by next month. Secondly, the wrestlers have been assured that Delhi Police will complete within a week its probe into sexual harassment charges levelled against the WFI chief and a chargesheet will be filed by …

Minor wrestler withdraws charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Minor wrestler withdraws charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan: Report

Firstpost  

The minor among the group of seven female wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment has reportedly withdrew her allegations. The minor who had alleged sexual harassment and stalking against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has withdrawn her allegations, a media report said on Tuesday. The minor is among the …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work
1 year, 9 months ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work

Hindustan Times  

Ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. Protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on May 14. Olympic medallists Punia and medallists Sakshi Malik earlier on Monday said they will continue their fight for justice, asserting that none of the wrestlers have backed down and rubbished reports of their withdrawal …

Wrestlers Protest | Permission denied for Brij Bhushan's ‘maha rally’ in Ayodhya on June 5
1 year, 9 months ago

Wrestlers Protest | Permission denied for Brij Bhushan's ‘maha rally’ in Ayodhya on June 5

The Hindu  

The Ayodhya district administration has denied permission to BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to hold a rally here on June 5, an official said on June 2. It is for these reasons that my political opponents and their parties have levelled false allegations against me.” “In the present situation, some political parties are trying to disturb the social harmony …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s ‘maha rally’ postponed as cops deny permission
1 year, 9 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 …

'Inappropriate touch, hugging...': Multiple FIRs detail alleged molestation by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

'Inappropriate touch, hugging...': Multiple FIRs detail alleged molestation by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

India TV News  

Wrestlers' protest: In the latest development in the sexual allegation case against WFI president Brij Bhushan, at least two FIRs have been registered which mention 10 cases of molestation by the players. Some of the country's top wrestlers have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh, a BJP MP, demanding his sacking from the federation and his arrest. Third complaint "Hugged …

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands
1 year, 9 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reiterated that if the charges levelled against him by women wrestlers were proven in the Delhi Police probe, he would hang himself The protesting wrestlers have been changing their demands, alleged the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers including a minor. Addressing a …

Wrestlers' Protest: Vinesh, Bajrang and other key members of agitation travel to Haryana, Punjab for support
1 year, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

WFI chief Brij Bhushan to showcase political muscle at Ayodhya rally
1 year, 10 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 …

'Will hang myself if allegations true', says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

'Will hang myself if allegations true', says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Op India  

On Sunday, 7th May 2023, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Indian Wrestling Federation and a BJP member, said that even if a single accusation made against him by a section of wrestlers is found to be true, he will hang himself. India’s ace wrestlers including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia have levelled allegations of sexual …

'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha
1 year, 10 months ago

'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha

Hindustan Times  

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha on Wednesday met Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers camped at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 11 days to flag sexual assault allegations against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh. READ | 'She herself cried…': Wrestlers on PT Usha's 'tarnishing image' remark He also said the wrestlers had, in fact, …

Desperate for justice: The Hindu Editorial on the issue of exploitation and India’s medal-winning wrestlers
1 year, 10 months ago

Desperate for justice: The Hindu Editorial on the issue of exploitation and India’s medal-winning wrestlers

The Hindu  

India’s leading wrestlers, especially women supported by their male counterparts, have again taken to the streets in Delhi. That both the biting cold and the searing heat did not diminish these athletes’ determination to air their sexual-harassment grievances against the Wrestling Federation of India office-bearers, especially its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is a reflection of their trauma. Wrestling harks …

Wrestlers' plea against WFI's Brij Bhushan to be heard by Supreme Court today. 10 points
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers' plea against WFI's Brij Bhushan to be heard by Supreme Court today. 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday will hear the plea of the country's top wrestlers alleging sexual misconduct against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers had moved the top court for an urgent hearing into their request seeking a case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. As more political leaders including former Haryana chief minister and Congress …

​Wrestlers Protest Updates: SC Seeks Delhi Cops' Reply over Sexual Assault Case Against Brij Bhushan
1 year, 11 months ago

​Wrestlers Protest Updates: SC Seeks Delhi Cops' Reply over Sexual Assault Case Against Brij Bhushan

News 18  

Wrestlers Protest Updates: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice and sought a response from Delhi police over plea filed by the wrestlers who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. They held a sit-in protest in Jantar Mantar in January this year but ended it after the Union Ministry …

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters
1 year, 11 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 …

BJP MP accused of harassing wrestlers is a controversial bahubali with a wide fanbase
2 years, 2 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 …

Wrestlers allege discrimination with other state players in Haryana camps, support Brij Bhushan for dismantling it
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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 …

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