The Wrestling Federation of India is back. But former boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh still faces criminal charges
4 days, 6 hours 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 pressure from the Indian Olympic Committee, fresh elections to the Wrestling Federation of India were finally held in December 2023 but Brij Bhushan’s chosen proxy, Sanjay Singh won easily. An indication of how fast things change in India came earlier this week when the same ministry that had earlier suspended WFI announced on Tuesday that it was time after all to revoke that suspension since the “continued governance void… could hurt India’s medal prospects in the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.” The ministry’s decision, reports Hindustan Times, “will not only open up India’s participation at international events, but will also allow WFI to organize national camps after a two-year gap.” Just days later on Saturday, trials of the Asian Championships were held in New Delhi. There is no moral issue involved.” Taking on powerful men Tanushree Dutta The ministry’s decision to revoke WFI’s suspension comes days after a Mumbai court disposed of two criminal cases made by actress Tanushree Dutta against actor Nana Patekar.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says ‘conspirators could not succeed’ after Sports Ministry lifts suspension on WFI
1 week, 2 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 …

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'
7 months, 1 week 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, …

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case
10 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

Delhi Court Frames Sexual Harassment Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh
10 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Breaking: Delhi Court Defers Framing Of Charges Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh In Sexual Harassment Case By Women Wrestlers
10 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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

‘Congress Leader Approached Me To Fight On Hand Symbol’: Brij Bhushan's Big Claim
10 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 …

'Daughters Of Country Lost': Sakshee Malikkh Expresses Anguish At Brij Bhushan's Son Getting BJP Ticket For LS Polls
10 months, 2 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, 2 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 drops Brij Bhushan, but gives ticket to his son
10 months, 2 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 …

BJP replaces Brij Bhushan with his son as its candidate from Kaiserganj LS seat
10 months, 2 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 …

Who is Karan Bhushan Singh? BJP's pick on Kaiserganj seat
10 months, 2 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
10 months, 2 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
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP may drop tainted Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj, field his son: Sources
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh's residence
1 year, 2 months 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. …

I will be away from politics of wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
1 year, 2 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 …

Sports ministry suspends newly elected WFI after Sakshi Malik's retirement
1 year, 2 months 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 …

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, …

Sakshi Malik objects to holding junior wrestling nationals in UP’s Gonda, calls it “area of Brijbhushan”
1 year, 2 months ago

Sakshi Malik objects to holding junior wrestling nationals in UP’s Gonda, calls it “area of Brijbhushan”

Op India  

Former Indian wrestler and Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik expressed disappointment at the venue selection of junior nationals, which will take place in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh from December 28 onwards. मैंने कुश्ती छोड़ दी है पर कल रात से परेशान हूँ वे जूनियर महिला पहलवान क्या करें जो मुझे फ़ोन करके बता रही हैं कि दीदी इस 28 तारीख़ से जूनियर …

OPINION | ONE DAY BRIJ BHUSHAN WILL GET THE PUNISHMENT HE DESERVES
1 year, 2 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, …

Brij Bhushan panel wins polls in blow to wrestlers
1 year, 2 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 …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Loyalist Sanjay Singh Becomes New WFI President
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 7 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, 7 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: Four in Contention for President Post, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Camp Files 18 Nominations
1 year, 7 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 …

Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31
1 year, 7 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 …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh 'liable to be prosecuted, punished': Delhi Police in chargesheet
1 year, 8 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh 'liable to be prosecuted, punished': Delhi Police in chargesheet

India TV News  

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh 'liable to be prosecuted, punished': Delhi Police in chargesheet A Delhi court summoned Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers and said there was sufficient evidence to proceed against him. Wrestlers Protest: Wrestling Federation of India outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is liable to be prosecuted and …

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 …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police
1 year, 9 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 …

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

Saket Gokhale writes to DCW, seeks probe as Delhi Police takes Sangeeta Phogat to WFI chief's home
1 year, 9 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 …

Wrestlers’ protest: Delhi Police questions Brij Bhushan Singh’s associates in Lucknow, Gonda
1 year, 9 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Delhi Police questions Brij Bhushan Singh’s associates in Lucknow, Gonda

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A team from the Delhi Police unit quizzed as many as 15 associates and employees of Brij Bhushan Saran Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India, at his residences in Lucknow and Gonda on Monday and Tuesday, said sources privy to the development on Tuesday. Read here: People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last …

Priyanka Gandhi questions PM Modi on Govt’s inaction against WFI chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi questions PM Modi on Govt’s inaction against WFI chief

Live Mint  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the central government's inaction against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexual harassment charges by the country's top wrestlers. Sharing a report detailing the charges mentioned in the FIRs against the WFI chief, Priyanka Gandhi asked PM Modi to …

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 …

No supportive evidence till now to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh, final report in 15 days: Delhi police
1 year, 9 months ago

No supportive evidence till now to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh, final report in 15 days: Delhi police

Op India  

Delhi Police sources on Wednesday said that till now no supportive evidence has been found to arrest the Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the allegations levelled by wrestlers against him. It could be in the form of a charge sheet or final report,” Delhi police sources said. Olympic medalist wrestlers …

Wrestlers' Protest: Vinesh, Bajrang and other key members of agitation travel to Haryana, Punjab for support
1 year, 9 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 …

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