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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

'Ready For Narco Test If...': WFI Chief Dares Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

India's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, are protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since April 23, accusing Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, of sexual exploitation.

May 22, 2023, 06:46 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

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Hearing on Wrestlers' application in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court today, big demand placed

A hearing is going to be held in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court today regarding the application of the wrestlers. The wrestlers have asked to summon the status report while placing an application in the court. Wrestlers want monitoring of investigation.

May 12, 2023, 08:48 AM IST

Farmers Break Through Barricades To Join Protesting Wrestlers, Cops Say They Were In A 'Hurry'

Farmers have gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to extend support to wrestlers, who are staging a sit-in protest against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh and demanding his arrest following the allegations of sexual harassment.

May 08, 2023, 13:39 PM IST

WFI Chief Says 'He Will Hang Himself If Sexual Harassment Charges Are Proven'

Top wrestlers of the country are protesting in Delhi demanding the sacking of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as WFI chief and his arrest because of the alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

May 07, 2023, 11:31 AM IST

Respect Supreme Court Order But Protest Against WFI Chief Will Continue: Wrestlers

Top wrestlers protesting against the WFI chief have said that they have “all options open” and will decide the future course of action after consulting seniors.

May 04, 2023, 17:02 PM IST

Delhi Police Denies Use Of Force Against Wrestlers, Claims No Cop Was Found Drunk

Delhi Police has denied allegations that force was used against the wrestlers protesting against the WFI chief at the Jantar Mantar following a scuffle with them.

May 04, 2023, 15:16 PM IST

'My Comments Were Misinterpreted': PT Usha Meets Protesting Wrestlers, Assures Support

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, who recently faced criticism for being 'insensitive' towards the protesting wrestlers, told them that she was first an athlete and then an administrator.

May 03, 2023, 14:35 PM IST

Anurag Thakur Tried To 'Suppress' The Matter: Vinesh Phogat Amid Wrestlers' Protest

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat claimed that twice in the past sexual harassment cases were reported during the national camp but the WFI succeeded in sweeping the matter under the carpet.

May 03, 2023, 09:16 AM IST

'His Ego Is Bigger Than Ravana': Protesting Wrestlers Hit Back At WFI Chief

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, is in the eye of a storm after the top Indian wrestlers levelled sexual harassment charges against him.

May 01, 2023, 09:33 AM IST

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Slams Protesting Wrestlers, Says 'Their Motive Is Politics Not My Resignation'

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by India's top wrestlers, said this battle has gone beyond the athletes now as political parties have become part of it.

Apr 30, 2023, 16:20 PM IST

Amid Wrestlers' Protest, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Posts 'Wish To Embrace Death' Video' - WATCH

Star Indian wrestlers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia and others are holding a protest against the WFI chief, accusing him of sexual harassment and mistreatment of female athletes.

Apr 28, 2023, 07:24 AM IST

WFI Sexual Harassment Case: Wrestlers Say No One Is Above Law Amid Fresh Stir Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Rajya Sabha MP and noted lawyer Kapil Sibal has questioned Delhi Police for not registering an FIR against the WFI chief.

Apr 26, 2023, 07:20 AM IST

WFI Sexual Harassment Case: Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response On Wrestlers' Plea For FIR Against Brijbhushan Sharan Singh

A plea moved by seven wrestlers is seeking the registration of an FIR against WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh who faces serious allegations of sexual harassment.

Apr 25, 2023, 11:10 AM IST

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Delhi Police starts investigation against WFI Chief, Sports Ministry forms inquiry committee

Delhi Police investigation has started against WFI Chief. Wrestlers have once again sat on a dharna against the WFI chief. In fact, some time ago, the wrestlers were sitting on a dharna strongly opposing WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh. But once again the wrestlers are sitting on dharna due to lack of evidence in the investigation.

Apr 24, 2023, 13:08 PM IST