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Decisions taken by consensus: Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: After his meeting with protesting wrestlers during which the government agreed to meet several of their demands, Union sports minister Anurag Thakur said talks were positive and all decisions were "arrived at unanimously" and that the discussions took place in a cordial atmosphere.

The Times of India

Indian wrestlers halt protest after minister assures swift probe

Wrestlers meet Anurag Thakur, say they will resume protests if probe against WFI chief is not completed by June 15.

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Wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15; WFI’s elections by June 30

NEW DELHI: The protesting group of wrestlers, led by Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, held a positive round of talks with sports minister Anurag Thakur at his official residence here on Wednesday. The biggest takeaway from the meeting was the decision by the grapplers to suspend their protest…

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Probe against WFI chief to be completed by June 15, Anurag Thakur assures wrestlers

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the protesting wrestlers decided to temporarily suspend their protest for a week after the government requested them to await the completion of the police investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, by June 15.

The Times of India

Exclusive: Already questioned twice by police, ready to face further questioning, says Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said here on Tuesday that he was ready to face further questioning by Delhi police over allegations of sexual harassment against him.

The Times of India

Selection trials priority over WFI elections, says IOA president PT Usha

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Tuesday justified the delay in conducting the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, stating that the selection trials for junior wrestlers took precedence for the national sports governing body.

The Times of India

Wrestlers Protest: 'Will continue our fight till we get justice', says Sakshi Malik

An earlier version of the story had said that Sakshi has withdrawn from the wrestlers protest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sakshi Malik withdraws from wrestlers protest: Reports

NEW DELHI: In a major blow to the protesting wrestlers, who have been demanding action against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges, Sakshi Malik on Monday withdrew from the protest, according to TV reports.

The Times of India

'Fight to continue till we get justice': Wrestlers dismiss reports of withdrawing from stir

NEW DELHI: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that they have withdrawn from the protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. They asserted that their "fight will continue till they get justice."

The Times of India

Wrestlers Protest: Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat meet Amit Shah, share concerns

NEW DELHI: Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat met Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence to discuss the matter related to their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) boss.

The Times of India

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to address U.P. BJP rally on June 11

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will address a BJP rally at Katra on June 11, 2023 as part of the BJP’s ‘Mahasampark Abhiyan’ to mark completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government

The Hindu

Gehlot attacks Union Minister Shekhawat for water woes in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has slammed Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the issue of water shortage in the state.

The Hindu

BCCI chief Binny distances himself from 1983 WC team statement on wrestlers’ protest

BCCI President Roger Binny on Friday said he was not a signatory to the statement on the wrestlers’ protest against WFI chief, after members of the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team voiced support

The Hindu

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

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said WFI chief Singh should be arrested, and they are giving the government time till June 9 to act on the demand, else the agitation will be intensified

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MP with heinous allegations against him safe under PM's protective shield: Rahul Gandhi on wrestlers' issue

NEW DELHI: The Congress slammed the Centre on Friday over "inaction" against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, with Rahul Gandhi saying while daughters who won international medals are pleading for justice on the streets, a member of Parliament who has "heinous allegations" against him…

The Times of India

FIR against WFI chief: Wrestlers narrate instances of sexual favours demand, sexual harassment, inappropriate touching

NEW DELHI: The two FIRs registered by Delhi Police against outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh based on complaints of six adult wrestlers and father of a minor narrate several alleged instances of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, groping, stalking and intimidation by him at different times…

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1983 Cricket World Cup winning India team supports wrestlers protest, says 'We are distressed...'

The wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexually abusing female grapplers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Permission denied for WFI chief Brij Bhushan's Ayodhya rally on June 5

AYODHYA (UP): The district administration has denied permission to BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment, to hold a rally here on June 5, an official said on Friday.

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Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Union minister Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said everyone wants justice to be delivered to the wrestlers demanding action against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but it will happen only after following the due process of law.

The Hindu

In FIR, wrestlers narrate traumatic experiences of sexual harassment by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

While Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh remains defiant, the wrestlers, in the police FIR, have shared their ordeal of years of sexual harassment and how some were treated indifferently “for not supporting him”.

The Times of India

Confident that protesting wrestlers will get justice: Maneka Gandhi

SRINAGAR: BJP MP Maneka Gandhi on Thursday said she was confident that the protesting wrestlers, who are seeking the arrest of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, will get justice.

The Times of India

Khap Mahapanchayat: Delegation will meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers, says Rakesh Tikiat

MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): A Khap Mahapanchayat held here on Thursday decided that a delegation would meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers demanding action against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Saran Singh accused of sexually abusing female grapplers, farmer leader Rakesh Tikiat said.

The Times of India

Will fight till protesting wrestlers get justice: Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday came out in support of protesting wrestlers who have been seeking arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, stating that she will fight till they get justice.

The Times of India

Haryana govt should take up wrestlers' issue with Centre: Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday said the BJP-led Haryana government should not sit like a "mute spectator" on the wrestlers' issue and take up the matter with the Centre.

The Hindu

Farmers plan to meet President on wrestlers’ agitation

A khap ‘mahapanchayat’ to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh started in Soram village here on June 1, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leaders said.

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