Access to basic supplies restricted at protest site, say wrestlers Bajrang Punia says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh must answer questions on the sexual harassment charges The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Wrestlers’ protest day seven: the battle continues Wrestlers’ protest day seven: the battle continues The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
'I request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement': Vinesh Phogat to cousin Babita Phogat NEW DELHI: One of the prominent faces of the ongoing wrestlers' protest in the national capital, Vinesh Phogat on Saturday requested her cousin sister Babita Phogat not to 'weaken' the movement by the wrestlers against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023
WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says ready for probe but won't resign, blames Congress 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. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Oversight committee constituted to probe wrestlers' allegations has not reached any conclusion, says sources The oversight committee constituted to probe the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not reached any conclusion and the committee report has been submitted to Delhi police. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023
I am completely innocent, will not resign as a criminal: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, on Saturday said that he won't resign from his post but is ready to face any kind of investigation. The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023
Protesting wrestlers receive copy of one FIR lodged against WFI chief NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday said that a copy of one of the two FIRs lodged against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been handed over to the top grapplers who are protesting at the Jantar Mantar… The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023
"No expectations from PM, why are they not showing FIRs?" Priyanka Gandhi after meeting protesting wrestlers A day after Delhi Police registered FIRs against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh on sexual harrasment case, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday met the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar and sought to know the contents of the FIR stating that she does not have "any expectations from the… Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023
Kejriwal, Priyanka visit protesting wrestlers, say government shielding WFI chief Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi reached Jantar Mantar in the morning and interacted with protesting wrestlers and even expressed solidarity with them The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties expressing solidarity with their cause. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
Wrestlers welcome FIR but demand Brij Bhushan’s arrest, insist protest will continue till then Delhi Police’s submission on April 28, 202e assuring registration of an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh did little to satisfy the protesting wrestlers The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
Filing of FIR against Brij Bhushan is first step towards victory: Wrestlers The protesting wrestlers rejoiced “the first step towards victory” as Delhi Police decided to file an FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but they will continue their agitation and demanded that the BJP MP be removed from all the positions he holds. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
Wrestlers' Petition In SC: Delhi Police agrees to register FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Delhi Police on Friday apprised the Supreme Court that it agreed to register an FIR based on the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 28, 2023
Delhi Police register two FIRs in wrestlers’ case The Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court that it will register an FIR on the basis of sexual harassment allegations raised by women wrestlers, including a minor girl, against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Wrestlers vs WFI sexual harassment row | From Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court, the story so far The Hindu explains the Wrestlers vs. WFI sexual harassment controversy so far, tracing the timeline of the row from Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court
Dynamite News · Apr 28, 2023 "It hurts to see athletes on streets demanding justice": Neeraj Chopra comes in support of Wrestlers' protest Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Friday came in support of the ongoing wrestlers' protest, and said that he was 'hurt' to see athletes on the streets demanding justice. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 IOA forms ad-hoc committee to hold WFI’s elections NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday formed a two-member ad-hoc committee, consisting of its executive council (EC) member Bhupender Singh Bajwa and sportsperson of outstanding merit (SOM), Suma Shirur, to run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The committee will also hold elections…
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik express shock over IOA chief PT Usha's statement NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) president P T Usha, a celebrated track and field athlete with over 100 medals at national and international events, on Thursday, criticised the wrestlers for going public with their protest demanding filing of an FIR and arrest of sidelined Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI)…
The Hindu · Apr 27, 2023 Bitter war of words between wrestlers, IOA officials as protest continues The battle between wrestlers and sports officials keeps getting worse. On Thursday, even as the Indian Olympic Association formed a three-member committee to run the wrestling affairs and conduct elections, its officials were slammed for being insensitive and shielding the accused, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 I am ready to be hanged if it's proved I have threatened wrestlers: Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi NEW DELHI: Dismissing the allegation that he has threatened the sexually harassed wrestlers and their families on behalf of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, coach Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi on Thursday said he is ready to be hanged if proved guilty.
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 We gave chances to all wrestlers to present their case, says sports minister Anurag Thakur SHIMLA: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the government gave chances to all the protesting wrestlers to present their case before the oversight committee, and reiterated its commitment to an "impartial probe" into the charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The Hindu · Apr 27, 2023 Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won't go down without a fight NEW DELHI: Accused of sexual harassment by India's top wrestlers, under-fire national federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday indicated that he will fight with all his might to prove his innocence.
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 Wrestling mess: 'Babita forced us to sit on dharna and then backstabbed', alleges grappler NEW DELHI: "Forget others, we got ditched by our own sister Babita Phogat," alleged one wrestler, who is protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Jantar Mantar here.
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023 Need an initial probe before FIR against WFI chief: Cops Ready to file immediately if SC wants: Delhi Police