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Wrestlers will file appeal against decision to acquit Brij Bhushan: Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat announced wrestlers will appeal Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal. A Delhi court cleared the former WFI chief and Vinod Tomar of charges. Phogat stated the system protected Singh from the beginning. Wrestlers gathered courage to file FIRs against the powerful leader. They have not lost hope and will…

The Economic Times

How Brij Bhushan Singh’s Lutyens’ bungalow stayed in the family

Despite being a first-time MP, Karan Bhushan Singh has landed one of Lutyens’ Delhi’s most coveted government bungalows – Type VIII, typically given to senior officials, lawmakers or ministers.

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Lok Sabha 2024: Will wrestlers’ protest impact elections in Haryana?

Among the poll narratives in Haryana, ahead of voting across its 10 Lok Sabha seats on May 25, the protest by India’s top women wrestlers against alleged sexual assault by former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has purportedly taken centre stage.

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Mandate 2024, Ep 4: BJP’s women safety pitch vs the accused sex offenders in its backyard

The BJP claims women are safer under the Narendra Modi government, simultaneously accusing its political opponents of prioritising appeasement over law and order. The Sandeshkhali episode in West Bengal – a case in point – where leaders of the governing TMC have been accused of sexual assault.

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Big win for women wrestlers' struggle, say Bajrang, Sakshee

NEW DELHI: Two of the leading faces of protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic medallist wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, on Friday welcomed a Delhi court's decision to frame charges against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, who was accused of sexually harassing six…

The Times of India

Sack Brij Bhushan, withdraw his son’s Lok Sabha ticket: Jairam Ramesh to BJP

Congress demands BJP sack Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges; BJP rewards his son with Lok Sabha ticket.

The Hindu

'Options open for me,' says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after Delhi Court's order in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: As a Delhi Court on Friday ordered framing of charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case, the former WFI chief welcomed the decision.

The Times of India

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Court framed charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2 cases

The court framed two charges against Former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue court on Friday ordered framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case.

The Times of India

Top wrestlers criticise Brij Bhushan’s son getting BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Olympic wrestlers criticize BJP for fielding son of accused sexual harasser in national elections, sparking controversy.

The Hindu

BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son Karan from Kaiserganj seat for Lok Sabha polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday declared former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate from the seat for the Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Delhi Court fixes May 7 for passing of order on framing of charges, dismisses further probe plea

The Delhi Court on Friday dismissed an application moved by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, seeking further investigation and placing of a call record details of a coach and fixed May 7, 2024, for pronouncement of order on 'framing of charge' in the matter related to Sexual Harassment levelled…

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Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine

NEW DELHI: Sakshi Malik, an Olympic medallist Indian wrestler, has been recognised by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.

The Times of India

Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat on April 12 accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers

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Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Narendra Modi to oust people like Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against "oppressors" such as Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Indian sports, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, the protesting duo, criticised the IOA's recent decision to return wrestling's administrative control to the controversy-ridden national federation during their statement on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan’s aide Sanjay Singh gets control of WFI

NEW DELHI: It’s back to square one for Indian wrestling. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc panel formed to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI, giving full control of the sport to the federation headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close side, Sanjay Singh.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry issued a stern warning of legal consequences against suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh. The ministry deemed Sanjay's recent claims, specifically regarding government recognition of WFI, as "absolutely baseless and mischievous."

The Times of India

Several grapplers seek world body's intervention in resolving wrestling crisis in India

NEW DELHI: Several international medal-winning wrestlers from different states have approached the world governing body UWW, requesting its intervention for restoration of the suspended WFI and accused Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik of orchestrating a "fake agitation".

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi shows Jiu-Jitsu skills during meeting with Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Amid the row over the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh as Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited Virendra Akhada at Jhajjar's Chhara village, Haryana to meet Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers.

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From protests to Parliament: The fall of mainstream media – and why 2024 doesn’t bode well

We end this year by being reminded again that there are no clean endings when the issue of sexual harassment is raised. The face of champion wrestler Sakshi Malik, as she broke down in front of the media, could not be a more heart-rending reminder of this ugly truth.

The Hindu

Government didn’t follow ‘proper procedure’ while suspending WFI, will challenge in court: Sanjay

Newly-elected WFI president Sanjay Singh challenges Sports Ministry's suspension of wrestling national body in court.

The Hindu

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

The Times of India

Watch: Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang amid row over Sanjay Singh's election as WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Amid the WFI suspension by the Sports Ministry and country's leading wrestlers returning their awards, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning met Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers in Jhajjar.

The Hindu

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to protest WFI election results.

Newslaundry

An ‘opportunity’ to clean up a ‘wicked game’: Newspapers on govt suspending WFI body

Controversies continue to plague the Wrestling Federation of India, whose former head and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh is accused of sexual harassment by a number of women wrestlers.

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