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Take leave and join them for the nation: Arvind Kejriwal after meeting protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar

Apr 29, 2023, at 11:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday met wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh over alleged sexual harassment and expressed solidarity with the athletes.

#MeToo against Brij Bhushan: Priyanka meets protesting wrestlers, slams govt

Apr 29, 2023, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday met the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh here and accused the government of trying to save Singh.

Wrestlers protest: 'Will come out clean from charges of sexual harassment,' says Brij Bhushan

Apr 29, 2023, at 07:49 pm

Gonda/UNI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday claimed that he will come out clean from the charges of sexual harassment levelled against him by the wrestlers.

Delhi Police registers 2 cases against wrestling body chief after Supreme Court intervention

Apr 29, 2023, at 05:15 am

New Delhi: The Delhi Police Friday filed two cases against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acting on the sexual harassment allegations made by the country's top wrestlers.

Their standing up for rights does not tarnish nation's image: Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha on wrestlers' protest criticism

Apr 29, 2023, at 03:23 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Friday slammed the country's Olympics body chief PT Usha for criticising the wrestlers' public protest over alleged sexual misconduct by the wrestling body head.

'We must all stand with protesting wrestlers': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Apr 29, 2023, at 01:22 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Extending her support to the wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday called for support towards their demand.

'Looked up to her for support': Protesting wrestlers after PT Usha's criticism

Apr 28, 2023, at 05:07 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha has strongly slammed the public protest by wrestlers over alleged sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation India boss Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.

#MeToo against WFI chief: Supreme Court to hear wrestlers' plea on Apr 28

Apr 26, 2023, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear on Friday the plea of 7 wrestlers seeking registration of FIR against WFI President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexually harassing women wrestlers, including a minor, who have represented India in international sporting events.

Supreme Court issues notice to Delhi Police over wrestlers protest

Apr 25, 2023, at 05:12 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Observing that there are serious allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Saran in the petition filed by wrestlers who have represented India, and assuring the sportspersons of a hearing, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police.

Anurag Thakur meets protesting wrestlers again, panel formed to probe sexual harassment charges

Jan 21, 2023, at 03:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After the first round of talks failed to reach a breakthrough, Indian wrestlers protesting sexual harassment allegations against the federation chief and some national coaches met with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday for the second time.