Haryana government distances itself from wrestlers' protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana government distances itself from wrestlers' protest

India Today  

While wrestlers, protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and demanding his arrest, have found support in Haryana's opposition parties, the players’ families and khap panchayats, the ruling BJP has distanced itself from the controversy. Interestingly, the wrestler's protest in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar is being led by three wrestlers - all from Haryana, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, reacting to the wrestlers’ allegations, expressed his inability to take action in the matter, saying the issue does not pertain to Haryana. The Congress leaders, while lashing out at the BJP government, said that Haryana is running nearly a dozen welfare schemes for women’s upliftment, like the Mahila Avam Kishori Samman Yojana and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao missions, but did not take any action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who may not belong to Haryana but the allegations of sexual harassment were being levelled by the state's own daughters.

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Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny
2 months ago

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle  

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik alleges that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Babita Phogat played a central role in the recent wrestlers' agitation. Malik claims that Phogat encouraged the protests to position herself as the WFI president, using the support of Congress and some BJP leaders to achieve her goals.

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy
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2 months ago

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy

Firstpost  

Sakshi Malik reveals Babita Phogat's role in wrestlers' protest, claiming she initiated the movement but failed to anticipate Phogat's ambitious approach. She also makes sensational claims regarding Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia and Vinesh, claiming their decision to accept trial exemption hurt the image of the protest.

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 …

Tamil Nadu farmers rally at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, scale mobile tower in protest | WATCH
8 months ago

Tamil Nadu farmers rally at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, scale mobile tower in protest | WATCH

India TV News  

Over 100 farmers from Tamil Nadu gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to voice their grievances against the Central government, highlighting concerns regarding crop prices and the interlinking of rivers. According to ANI reports, Tamil Nadu farmers escalated their protest by climbing atop a mobile tower at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, underscoring the intensity of their demands. Protestor’s demands Addressing …

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

The Hindu  

The ongoing crisis in Indian wrestling took a fresh twist on Wednesday when hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against the loss of one crucial year of their careers, a situation for which they blamed top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Braving cold conditions, the junior wrestlers arrived at Jantar …

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar

Op India  

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar to express their discontent over losing a crucial year of their careers. The protest was targeted at veteran Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India for an year. The protesters were even carrying banners urging UWW, …

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Hundreds of young wrestlers reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against renowned grapplers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat. 'No issues with WFI without Sanjay Singh': Sakshi Notably, Sakshi Malik stated that she has no problem with the WFI body except Sanjay Singh. "We don't have any issues with the new federation except one man, Sanjay Singh. We don't …

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
1 year ago

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday. Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - A recap of what happened in 12 months From the wrestlers' protest to the WFI elections, here is a timeline of what happened January 18: Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, …

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ On the wrestler’s mat, it is agility and quick thinking that produces the next move to overpower an opponent. When one wrestler suffered an injury, she was summoned to Singh’s Delhi office and told that the federation would bear her treatment expenses in return for sexual favours. The Delhi …

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian

Live Mint  

Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers' protest was not politically motivated. Country's top wrestlers including Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation. Leaders from different political parties, including Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, …

Wrestlers Protest Not Politically-Motivated, We Were Not United Earlier: Sakshi Malik's Husband Satyawart
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Protest Not Politically-Motivated, We Were Not United Earlier: Sakshi Malik's Husband Satyawart

News 18  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that their protest was not politically motivated and they kept mum for years despite facing harassment because the wrestling fraternity was not united earlier. The country’s top wrestlers including Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan …

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: In a huge relief to outgoing Wrestlers Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police recommends the cancellation of the case filed by the minor wrestler. The Delhi Police's Special Investigation Team has probed the sexual harassment allegations against the outgoing WFI president and BJP MP Singh. Top wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and …

'Centre is talking to wrestlers to find resolution': CM Khattar as Khap leaders call for 'Haryana bandh'
1 year, 6 months ago

'Centre is talking to wrestlers to find resolution': CM Khattar as Khap leaders call for 'Haryana bandh'

India TV News  

In a major development, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday asserted that the Centre is talking to the wrestlers who called for a state-wide strike on June 14 amid sexual allegations charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Earlier today while addressing the Mahapanchayat, Bajrang Punia said the wrestlers have postponed their agitation till June 15 …

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that the agitating players will decide their next line of action only after discussing with Khap Panchayats. Today's maha panchayat in Sonepat called on behalf of agitating wrestlers who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Earlier, a 'khap …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 6 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Monday rejected media reports which claimed that they have withdrawn from the ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia address a press conference during their ongoing protest against the alleged sexual …

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways

Hindustan Times  

Evicted from their Jantar Mantar protest site on May 28, top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have resumed work in the Railways. Records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the high drama in Haridwar where the trio stopped short of …

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

The Hindu  

A mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to initiate a dialogue on the wrestlers’ demand for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Mr. Singh has denied these charges Announcing the decision after an hour-long meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Rakesh Tikait said, “The government has …

Will fight till protesting wrestlers get justice, says Mamata
1 year, 6 months ago

Will fight till protesting wrestlers get justice, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday hit the streets for the second consecutive day in support of protesting wrestlers in Delhi who have been seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ms. Banerjee who led a candlelight rally from the statue of Goshto Pal in Kolkata’s Maidan area to …

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

That's all it took on May 28 for the wrestlers to be dragged and detained at Jantar Mantar before Delhi Police swooped in to clear the protest site. We take a look at some of the key figures in the protest: Bajrang Punia: “Getting justice for these girls will mean more to me than an Olympics medal” A soft-spoken man, …

Haryana BJP MP voices support for Vinesh, Sakshi, says ‘feel their helplessness’
1 year, 6 months ago

Haryana BJP MP voices support for Vinesh, Sakshi, says ‘feel their helplessness’

Live Mint  

Protesting wrestlers have returned to Haryana from Haridwar, after farm leader Naresh Tikait took their medals before they could drown the same in Ganges river. While the Bhartiya Janata Party in Centre have remained silent over the sexual harassment allegation on BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Lok Sabha member of BJP from …

Wrestlers’ protest: Security tightened at Delhi borders ahead of demonstrations called by Samyukt Kisan Morcha
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Security tightened at Delhi borders ahead of demonstrations called by Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Hindu  

Security was tightened at Delhi's border points on June 1 in view of a call for nationwide demonstrations given by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha in support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Security personnel are maintaining strict vigil at the border points and extra pickets have been put up to prevent any untoward …

Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight march in protesting wrestlers support | VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight march in protesting wrestlers support | VIDEO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today participated in a candlelight march in protesting wrestlers support. BKU leaders Mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar: A khap 'mahapanchayat' to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh held in Soram village in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh today. After the meeting, Khap leaders said they will again …

Wrestlers' protest: Khap panchayat underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra to reach final decision for grapplers
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Khap panchayat underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra to reach final decision for grapplers

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Another Khap Panchayat is underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra a day after Soram Sarv Khap panchayat reserved its decision following the meeting in Muzaffarnagar on the wrestlers' protest. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait speaks on the ongoing Khap Panchayat called in support of the wrestlers' protest in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, in a statement, said it has given …

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police
1 year, 6 months ago

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said the case against Wrestling Federation of India chief and Lok Sabha MP, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is under consideration and a status report will be submitted in court. Denying media reports claiming that Delhi Police did not have sufficient evidence to back up allegations levelled by the female wrestlers against Mr. Singh, the DCP …

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi

Op India  

Democratic Youth Federation of India and the Students Federation of India jointly declared a nationwide protest in support of the wrestler’s protest from June 4. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations and are demanding his arrest. Through this protest, we demand …

India Gate, next stop in wrestlers’ protest plan, cordoned off by Delhi cops
1 year, 6 months ago

India Gate, next stop in wrestlers’ protest plan, cordoned off by Delhi cops

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A day after the country’s top wrestlers announced a plan to launch an indefinite hunger strike at India Gate, the Delhi police on Wednesday cordoned off the memorial and barred public entry to the lawns. The Delhi police on Sunday prevented the wrestlers from marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday and later dismantled their tents at …

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1

The Hindu  

BKU leader Naresh Tikait said a 'mahapanchayat' will be held in Muzaffarnagar's Soram village on Thursday to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best wrestlers accompanied by hundreds of supporters gathered on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, threatening to immerse …

Sakshi, Vinesh and protesting wrestlers give government ultimatum to respond to protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Sakshi, Vinesh and protesting wrestlers give government ultimatum to respond to protests

The Hindu  

7:28 pm The wrestlers have said that they will give five days to the government to respond to the protests. Sakshi Malik, the 2016 Olympic Games bronze medallist, has reached Haridwar where she has said she would throw her medal in river Ganga as the wrestlers’ protest intensified against the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan …

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?

The Hindu  

A little over one month after they had began protesting at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harrassment, India’s top wrestlers including Olympic and World medallists Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were on Sunday detained by Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. The wrestlers …

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament

The Independent  

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Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers

News 18  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. ”If the wrestlers will apply for permission to stage their sit-in again in the future, they will be allowed to do so at …

Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. Soon after, the Delhi Police cleared the site of their over-month-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar and said they would not be …

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

The Hindu  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on May 29 said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. Soon after, the Delhi Police cleared the site of their over-month-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar and said they would not be allowed …

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police booked the organisers of the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and their supporters on charges of rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty after some of them were detained while marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were among those detained after a scuffle with security …

DCW chief seeks Brij Bhushan’s arrest, accuses Delhi Police of being ‘partisan’
1 year, 6 months ago

DCW chief seeks Brij Bhushan’s arrest, accuses Delhi Police of being ‘partisan’

Live Mint  

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday wrote to Delhi Police Commissioner seeking the arrest of Bhartiya Janata Party MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The champion wrestlers had resumed their agitation against former Wresting Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on April 23, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of several women …

Wrestlers detained by Delhi police as protest intensifies for Maha Panchayat. Pics
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers detained by Delhi police as protest intensifies for Maha Panchayat. Pics

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers detained by Delhi police as protest intensifies for Maha Panchayat. Pics Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik and Bajrang Punia were detained by Delhi Police on Sunday while attempting to march to the new Parliament.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik and Bajrang Punia were among others who were …

'Prevented' from attending mahapanchayat in wrestlers’ support, claims section of JNU students
1 year, 6 months ago

'Prevented' from attending mahapanchayat in wrestlers’ support, claims section of JNU students

The Hindu  

A section of Jawaharlal Nehru University students on May 28 alleged that the varsity authorities "prevented" them from taking part in the 'Mahila Maha Panchayat' by ramping up security on campus. The 'maha panchayat' was called to express solidarity with the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. pic.twitter.com/ry5Wv9xn5A — Vinesh Phogat …

Wrestlers detained while trying to march towards new Parliament building, Delhi police clears Jantar Mantar protest site
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers detained while trying to march towards new Parliament building, Delhi police clears Jantar Mantar protest site

The Hindu  

May 28, 2023 02:14 pm | Updated May 29, 2023 01:01 pm IST - New Delhi India’s top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, who were living in makeshift tents at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar for nearly 35 days to protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, …

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Even after a month of continuous protests against the alleged sexual misconduct by the Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, top wrestlers, who have once clinched medals for India at the international forums, have been struggling at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The tensions heightened on Sunday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with her cousin sister …

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
1 year, 6 months ago

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march

Al Jazeera  

Several wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been detained as they tried to march to India’s new parliament building in New Delhi to demand the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations. The wrestlers originally held demonstrations in January to demand action again Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has …

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement

News 18  

The Delhi Police on Saturday filed a status report on the application moved by the protesting women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Appearing for Delhi Police, special public prosecutor Atul Shrivastava apprised Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjit Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court that the statements of the ‘victim’ women wrestlers …

Wrestlers' Protest: Vinesh, Bajrang and other key members of agitation travel to Haryana, Punjab for support
1 year, 6 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 …

Delhi court seeks status report on complaint against protesting wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi court seeks status report on complaint against protesting wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday sought Action Taken Report from Delhi Police while agreeing to hear the criminal complaint filed seeking registration of a First Information Report against wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik for allegedly spreading hate speech. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia Advocate AP Singh, appearing for the complainant, submitted before the court that …

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, on Thursday stepped up efforts to gather support in their fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by touring different parts of North India as they sought backing for the planned women’s Mahapanchayat on May 28. While Bajrang and Vinesh visited Jind in Haryana, Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik …

Wrestlers' Protest: Thousands of people march to India Gate in support of protesting grapplers
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Thousands of people march to India Gate in support of protesting grapplers

Firstpost  

Waving hundreds of tricolours, the supporters, who had arrived from bordering states, echoed the same sentiments as the aggrieved wrestlers and demanded the strictest of punishments for Brij Bhushan. New Delhi: Thousands of supporters of the wrestlers marched from Jantar Mantar to India Gate under extremely heavy security and raised slogans demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India …

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos
1 year, 7 months ago

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik spearheaded a candlelight march Tuesday to mark a month of their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia …

Wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' women's mahapanchayat in front of new Parliament on May 28, says Vinesh Phogat
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' women's mahapanchayat in front of new Parliament on May 28, says Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest: Wrestlers who have been protesting in Delhi demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations held a candlelight protest in the national capital. The protesters further said that they have decided to hold a peaceful women's Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament on May 28. "We have …

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today

News 18  

Protest of India’s top wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers, is about to complete a month, as they contemplate their next move. Meanwhile, the security has been beefed up at Jantar Mantar and on Delhi’s borders ahead of a farmers’ meeting …

Wrestlers protest:
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, today, said he is ready to undergo a polygraph test if the same is conducted on star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. "I am ready for a narco test, polygraph test or lie detector test if the …

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