Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Mamata Banerjee Holds Rally in Kolkata In Support Of Wrestlers, Calls Them 'Pride Of Nation'

CM Mamata also led a rally from Hazra to Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, in support of wrestlers protesting against WFI chief

May 31, 2023, 22:29 PM IST

Badhir News: 'I will hang myself if the allegations are proved', says Brij Bhushan

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May 31, 2023, 16:16 PM IST

Amid Wrestlers' Protest, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Reiterates ‘Will Hang Myself If Proven Guilty’

The WFI chief also took a jibe at wrestlers for announcing to immerse their medals in Ganga as a mark of their protest against him

May 31, 2023, 15:26 PM IST

WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh makes big statement on wrestlers, 'I will be punished if I am wrong'

Wrestlers Protest: Taking strong action against the wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the Delhi Police removed the protesters' tents from the venue. Along with this, FIR was also lodged against many wrestlers. Meanwhile, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's big statement has come to the fore regarding wrestlers shedding their medals in the Ganga. He said, 'If I am wrong then I will be punished'. Full statement of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in this report.

May 31, 2023, 10:40 AM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: 'Why Can't Daughters Get Justice', Mallikarjun Kharge Asks Centre

Top Indian wrestlers including Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been demanding the immediate removal and arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, against whom police has registered two FIRs for alleged sexual exploitation.

May 31, 2023, 07:20 AM IST

Farmer Leader Naresh Tikait Stops Wrestlers From Immersing Medals In Ganga, Seeks Five-Day Time

The protesting wrestlers have earlier warned said that they will visit Haridwar and throw their medals in the Ganga at 6 pm on Tuesday

May 30, 2023, 19:47 PM IST

TMC Files Case Against Delhi Police For 'Assaulting' Women Wrestlers At Jantar Mantar

Several wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, were detained on Sunday after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building 

May 30, 2023, 18:33 PM IST

A Day After Scuffle, Delhi Police Says Wrestlers Will Not Be Allowed To Protest At Jantar Mantar

Top Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since April 23 against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment.

May 29, 2023, 13:48 PM IST

FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers After March Towards New Parliament

The FIR has been filed hours after a scuffle broke after the protestors - including national wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia - tried to march towards the new Parliament building inaugurated today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

May 28, 2023, 23:15 PM IST

Police Detain Protesting Wrestlers As They March Towards New Parliament

There has been heightened security at the borders of Delhi and neighbouring states and many protestors were to join the wrestlers for the Mahapanchayat.

May 28, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

'Pocso Act Being Misused, Will Force Govt To Change Law': Brij Bhushan Amid Wrestlers Protest

Top wrestlers of the country, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding Singh's arrest for allegedly sexually harassing seven women grapplers, including a minor.

May 26, 2023, 07:45 AM IST

'Even Donald Trump Faced Same Problems': WFI Chief On Sexual Harassment Allegations

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers, also equated grappler Vinesh Phogat with Manthara, a character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

May 24, 2023, 06:37 AM IST

'Wanted To Retire From Politics In 2014 But Amit Shah Stopped Me': Brij Bhushan

Several ace wrestlers have accused the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

May 22, 2023, 07:21 AM IST

Wrestlers Protest: Mahapanchayat in Rohtak today

Today there is a mahapanchayat in Rohtak, Haryana regarding the demonstration of wrestlers at Jantar Mantar. In this, further strategy will be decided. The heads of khap panchayats will talk to the wrestlers' committee.

May 21, 2023, 12:16 PM IST

Unfazed By Wrestlers Protest, WFI Chief's Show Of Strength In Ayodhya On June 5

Brij Bhushan has been holding a series of meetings with saints and seers and reminding them of his active involvement in the temple movement.

May 19, 2023, 10:24 AM IST

'Have Faith In Law And Order': Anurag Thakur Urges Wrestlers To End Protest

Several ace grapplers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Mallik have been protesting at Jantar Mantar accusing the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.

May 15, 2023, 10:46 AM IST

'We Too Are Their Daughters': Vinesh Phogat Says No BJP Woman MP Has Met Protesting Wrestlers

The country's top wrestlers have been demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of several women grapplers including a minor.

May 15, 2023, 06:37 AM IST

Delhi Police records statement of WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh, asks for documents

The strike of wrestlers is still going on at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police has recorded the statement of WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Along with this, documents have also been sought from Brij Bhushan Singh.

May 12, 2023, 13:00 PM IST

Wrestlers Vs WFI Chief: Khap Panchayats, Wrestlers Issue 10-Day Ultimatum To Centre

The wrestlers will spearhead the protest while receiving support from the khaps and farmers` unions.

May 07, 2023, 18:29 PM IST

'With Wrestlers... Fully': Haryana's Anil Vij Offers Mediation In WFI Row

"I was being asked then I had said, `I`ve been the sports minister of Haryana` and I am with the players. And if the need arises, I would love to talk to the top authorities for resolving the issue," Anil Vij told IANS in an exclusive interaction.

May 07, 2023, 17:09 PM IST