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Protesting wrestlers are changing their demands: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

GONDA (UP): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, on Thursday said the women wrestlers are changing their demands since they started their protest against him, asserting that the charges are already being probed by the Delhi Police.

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Samyukt Kisan Morcha holds demonstrations in Punjab, Haryana in support of wrestlers

CHANDIGARH: Farmers, under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Thursday held demonstrations at many places in Punjab and Haryana in support of the protesting wrestlers seeking the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges.

The Times of India

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

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 (SKM) in support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Will hang myself if charges against me proved: Wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

BARABANKI: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges levelled by female wrestlers, on Wednesday said he will hang himself even if a single allegation is proved against him.

The Times of India

Media cites ‘sources’ to claim ‘no evidence’ against WFI chief. Delhi police says otherwise – but deletes tweet

India’s top wrestlers have been protesting for 38 days now. But sections of the media cited unnamed police sources today to allege there’s “no sufficient evidence” to arrest BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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"I will hang myself if proven guilty," WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh amid wrestlers' protest

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday responded to the protesting wrestlers' allegations, and said that he would "hang" himself if allegations against him are proven. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals after Naresh Tikait’s appeal; Amit Shah appeals for 15-day peace in Manipur, and more

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Which court will hear minor wrestlers' plea for probe against WFI chief? Delhi HC seeks responses

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Registrar General of Delhi High Court and the Delhi government's Principal Secretary on a transfer plea seeking clarification that which court will deal with the minor wrestlers' plea for court-monitored investigation against the chief of Wrestling Federation of India, Brij…

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Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals

Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with Vinesh Phogat have reached Uttarakhand’s Haridwar to immerse their medals in the Ganga on May 30 evening, as a mark of their protest.

The Hindu

'Unfortunate for our country': Wrestler Bajrang Punia on WFI chief Brij Bhushan's presence at inauguration of new Parliament building

NEW DELHI: India's ace grappler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that it was unfortunate for our country that the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was present during the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday.

The Times of India

Urge protesting wrestlers not to hold agitation near new Parliament building: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said that he is ready to undergo a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday.

The Times of India

Wrestlers' Protest: Sexual harassment 'laws are being misused', says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

AYODHYA (Uttar Pradesh): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh said that laws related to sexual harassment are flawed and are being misused against him.

The Times of India

If Brij Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, country will get the message: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: In the ongoing controversy surrounding Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh Phogat expressed that his attendance at the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 would hold a great significance and convey a clear message about the prevailing state of affairs…

The Times of India

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

NEW DELHI: Protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, intensified their efforts on Thursday to gather support in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers embarked on tours across different parts of North India as they sought backing for the…

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Wrestler Ravi Dahiya breaks ranks with protestors, is back to competition arena

NEW DELHI: A part of the wrestlers’ original protest in January, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya has broken ranks with the group agitating against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and has decided to focus on his wrestling career by confirming his participation in…

The Times of India

SAI coach in Assam suspended over sexual harassment charges

KOLKATA: On a day the wrestlers took out a candlelight march in New Delhi, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended Mrinal Basumatary, in-charge of the SAI Training Centre (STC), Solal Gaon, Assam, for sexually harassing women…

The Times of India

Kamal Haasan stands with Indian wrestlers on the one-month anniversary of their protest; asks 'who really deserves our attention' - See post

Kamal Haasan joins the bandwagon of celebrities who have come out in support of Indian wrestlers who are protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head is accused of sexually harassing a number of female wrestlers.

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To mark a month of wrestlers’ protest, candlelight vigil at India Gate

Since April 23, India’s top wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and many others, along with farmers, have been demanding the arrest of MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

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Wrestlers accept Brij Bhushan’s demand for a narco test under Supreme Court supervision

The wrestlers said the test should be done on both the wrestlers and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under the supervision of Supreme Court and it should be telecast

The Times of India

Wrestlers plan women mahapanchayat outside new Parliament; PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate building on May 28

NEW DELHI: On a day their deadline to arrest Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expired, the protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Sunday announced that a women ‘mahapanchayat’ will be held outside the new Parliament building here, which…

The Times of India

IPL 2023, DC vs CSK: Protesting wrestlers denied entry to Arun Jaitley stadium, alleges Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Top Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, who along with other grapplers is protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Saturday alleged that they were denied entry at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the IPL 2023 game between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals,…

The Times of India

Wrestlers' Protest: 'Decisions that khaps take for us could hurt nation' - warns Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan's comments on our medals demeaning: Protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has strongly criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged comment downplaying the value of a medal and suggesting that athletes should repay the government for their training expenses.

The Times of India

IOA to issue WFI’s election notification next week

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has set in motion the process to hold elections to the new executive committee (EC) of the embattled Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), sources have informed TOI.

The Times of India

Wrestlers find innovative ways to keep protest relevant; create twitter page, launch missed call campaign

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers, led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, have been coming up with innovative campaigns to keep their ongoing agitation against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh relevant.

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