Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, visited Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s residence on June 07 for a meeting. Earlier, the Union Minister through a tweet said that the Centre is willing to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers. Sakshee Malikkh, while speaking about the meet said that the proposal given by the government will be discussed with our seniors and supporters and then the decision will be taken. Commenting on the same, Mahavir Singh Phogat said that the Centre did not keep their previous promise but it’s good they are willing to have a discussion.
07 June,2023 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai
In the eye of a storm after having numerous counts of the allegation levelled against him, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he will hand himself if proven guilty. "If a single allegation against me is proven, I will hang myself. If you (wrestlers) have any evidence, present it to the Court and I am ready to accept any punishment," said Brij Bhushan
31 May,2023 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on May 30 sharply reacted to the ace Indian wrestlers’ decision of immersing their medals in river Ganga as a mark of protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, demanding his arrest. He expressed displeasure and called it a disgrace to the nation. Mamata Banerjee, Farooq Abdullah also slammed centre and demanded FIR against Brij Bhushan.
31 May,2023 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai
Farmer leader Naresh Tikait arrived in Haridwar on May 30 where wrestlers gathered to immerse their medals in river Ganga. He took their medals from the wrestlers and sought five-day time. Indian wrestlers reached Haridwar to mark their protest against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations. Protesting wrestlers returned from Haridwar after Farmer leader Naresh Tikait intervened and sought five-day time from them.
31 May,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai
After a morphed photo of smiling wrestlers after detention went viral, India's Olympic medallist wrestlerSakshi Malik on May 29 said that no shame left in the person who had created this morphed photo.“The situation yesterday was bad. We wanted to march peacefully but they didn't let us do that. There was barricading right from Jantar Mantar. They started pushing us back and detained us...They dragged us to buses. We didn't riot, we didn't damage any public property...” said Sakshi Malik
29 May,2023 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai
High drama unfolded outside Jantar Mantar as Delhi police detained several wrestlers on May 28. The protesting wrestlers were stopped as they attempted to march towards the new Parliament building. A clash erupted between the wrestlers and security personnel while the police tried to stop the protestors from marching forward. Ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malik and Bajrang Punia were among others who were detained by Delhi Police. The protestors wanted to march towards new Parliament and hold a women’s Maha Panchayat there. Meanwhile, Delhi Police said that protesting wrestlers breached security cordon while trying to move towards new Parliament building. Delhi police have also reportedly "removed" the makeshift tents placed by the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The protesters have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar -- about 3 km from the Parliament complex since April 23. The wrestlers demand the resignation and arrest of the president of the wrestling federation. Brij Bhushan Sharan. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been accused of sexually harassing young athletes, including a minor.
29 May,2023 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Several wrestlers who were marching towards the new parliament building were detained by the Delhi Police today. The protestors were marching from their protest site at Jantar Mantar to the new parliament building in a bid to hold a women's Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament. Earlier today, PM Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building in the presence of several dignitaries, religious heads, and political leaders.
28 May,2023 04:46 PM IST
As wrestlers announced to hold a march towards the newly-built parliament building and called to join the women wrestlers’ Maha Panchayat, security was beefed up in Sonipat on May 28. “We have deployed male and female companies at Delhi-Haryana border points to ensure unsocial elements are stopped from entering Delhi. We will not allow people to enter Delhi if their motive is to disrupt the inauguration of the new Parliament House, our intelligence team is identifying such people,” said Gaurav Rajpurohit, DCP, Sonipat East.
28 May,2023 12:50 PM IST
s top wrestlers continue their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, farmers broke through police barricades as they joined the wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexual harassment. The wrestlers have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since 23 April. Bajrang Punia reacted to the farmers’ involvement in the protests. Meanwhile, the wrestlers on May 07 held a candle-march at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. A large number of supporters walked with wrestlers demanding action against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
08 May,2023 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Delhi Commission for Women Chief Swati Maliwal was detained by Delhi Police on her way to meet the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar on May 03. Commenting on the same, Swati Maliwal alleged that all who attempt to aid these protesting wrestlers will be intimidated by Delhi Police. “Brij Bhushan Singh is a thug and he belongs in jail. Delhi Police is doing this to save him from arrest. Olympians are on the roads and the Chief of DCW is being detained. It is my duty to meet these girls, why was I stopped from performing my duty?
04 May,2023 06:25 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
