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Brij Bhushan Singh

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sports2 years ago

Wrestlers risk it all in protest against former WFI chief and government neglect.

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have claimed that their lives are at stake and if their jobs are seen as an obstacle in the way of justice against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, they are willing to leave their jobs. The wrestlers had been protesting since the beginning of this year to press for the removal and arrest of the WFI chief over allegations of sexual harassment. Reports claiming that the protesting grapplers had withdrawn from the stir and rejoined their respective government jobs are just "rumours".

sports2 years ago

Wrestlers' Supreme Court Request Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations.

Indian wrestlers have moved the Supreme Court seeking a case against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment. The wrestlers have been protesting in Delhi and have sought time from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the charges against Singh. The Sports Minister has formed a committee to look into the charges, but the wrestlers allege no action has been taken. The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Delhi Police on the wrestlers' request alleging no case was registered on their charges.