Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the top of the Indian Wrestling Federation, has been accused of main sexual harassment by feminine athletes. He stated at present that whereas leaving from his place, as requested by the wrestlers who’re protesting, isn’t a giant matter for him, he gained’t do it “as a criminal.” ‘Their (wrestlers’) calls for change on a regular basis. When they first requested my resignation as the top of the federation, I stated that doing so would point out I used to be agreeing to the accusations. It’s not a giant drawback to resign, however I gained’t do it in that capability. I’m not a felony,’ he emphasised, including that he has all the time needed to take care of challenges.
I’ve all the time revered the government-Brij Bhushan
Brij Bhushan Singh reaffirmed his innocence and stated he would assist with any investigation since he trusted the authorized system and the investigative establishments. ‘For months now, I have been the target of accusations and harassment. My family and supporters are devastated, but I want an unbiased investigation. For four months, they induced individuals to make false claims against me and continued bringing in fresh witnesses. Since they are the ones who act prematurely, I have always respected the government. They are demanding I should be locked up,’ he added, including that his election to the Lok Sabha was not made attainable by “Vinesh Phogat’s largesse (one of the wrestlers organising the protest),” however relatively by the individuals who backed him.
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Brij Bhushan claimed he hasn’t but obtained a duplicate of FIR
He additional implied that “one family” and “one akhada” (wrestling area) have been behind the plot. He stated that “one businessman” was complicit within the plot and that the Congress was trying to tarnish his identify. The head of the wrestling organisation, who can also be a BJP MP, is dealing with probably the most tough battle of his political {and professional} profession, however he remained defiant at present throughout a show of energy on his dwelling floor. Singh claimed he hasn’t but obtained a duplicate of the First Information Report (FIR) submitted by the Delhi police in response to costs of sexual harassment made in opposition to him by many feminine wrestlers. He was garlanded and surrounded by admirers within the Gonda district of jap Uttar Pradesh. Singh emphasised that it was his accountability to refute the accusations and that his social gathering had no connection to the matter.
The wrestlers claimed that the authorities took a really very long time to submit the FIR
‘I have not yet obtained a copy of the FIR. Once I have a copy of the FIR, I will respond,’ he stated. He had applauded the Delhi police’s resolution to open a case after being accused of sexual harassment by the nation’s greatest wrestlers on Friday. BJP legislators descended onto Brij Bhushan Singh’s dwelling in Gonda. They described the accusations in opposition to him as “baseless” and stated that the Congress and “certain businesspeople” have been concerned in a plot in opposition to the federal government. The wrestlers, together with Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, claimed that regardless of their appeals, the authorities took a really very long time to submit the FIR.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with protesting wrestlers
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the top of the Congress, met with protesting wrestlers at present at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to indicate assist for his or her demand. The Delhi Police have been criticised by the Congress normal secretary for failing to offer a duplicate of the FIR lodged in opposition to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Leading members of the Aam Aadmi Party have additionally visited the protest location and have proven assist for the wrestlers. Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the AAP and Delhi’s chief minister, pays them a go to tonight. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is the topic of two circumstances that the Delhi Police have introduced. Under the strict Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which forbids bail, one of many FIRs pertains to an allegation of sexual harassment made by a juvenile. Earlier this yr, the wrestlers made the choice to exclude political events from their demonstrations; they even requested CPI(M) chief Brinda Karat to go away the rostrum whereas she was addressing the group. However, they’ve since altered their minds and are actually welcome all events who assist them.
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