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What to know as thousands protest sexual violence in India
4 months, 1 week ago

What to know as thousands protest sexual violence in India

The Independent  

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’Wrestlers to give bigger protest call if…’: Bajrang Punia issues ultimatum
1 year, 6 months ago

’Wrestlers to give bigger protest call if…’: Bajrang Punia issues ultimatum

Live Mint  

Ace wrestler Bajrang Punia has warned of a ‘bigger’ protest if the government does not take action by next week. “We have told the government that if action is not taken by June 15, then we will give a bigger call for protest and take a decision,” Punia said. Punia said the government had assured that the ongoing probe by …

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Wrestlers hope to amplify protest with mahapanchayat today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers hope to amplify protest with mahapanchayat today

The Hindu  

Protesting wrestlers are hoping that the khap mahapanchayat scheduled at Jantar Mantar on Sunday will help get more support for them in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Top wrestlers of the country, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, have been protesting for the last two weeks demanding the …

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Khaps, women activists from Haryana to join wrestlers’ protest in Delhi today
1 year, 7 months ago

Khaps, women activists from Haryana to join wrestlers’ protest in Delhi today

Hindustan Times  

Several khaps of Haryana, women organisations and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders on Thursday announced to join the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The wrestlers have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and sought support from khap leaders. Om Prakash Kandela, who heads Jind’s famous Kandela Khap, said the …

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Wrestlers' Protest | ‘Preliminary enquiry first…’: Delhi Police tells SC on FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest | ‘Preliminary enquiry first…’: Delhi Police tells SC on FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Delhi Police on a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police submitted that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before a case is registered over the sexual harassment allegations levelled by wrestlers. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told Chief …

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WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asked to step aside by IOA committee
1 year, 11 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asked to step aside by IOA committee

The Hindu  

The aggrieved grapplers called off their protest late on Friday night after getting assurances from the government that their grievances would be addressed, the first step of which was the stepping aside of under-fire Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The government decided to form an oversight committee that will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of …

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