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‘Ready for polygraph test if…’: WFI chief Brij Bhushan
New Delhi: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, on Sunday, said he is ready to undergo…
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Women ‘mahapanchayat’ in Delhi to support protesting wrestlers
Chandigarh: From the heart of Haryana’s Jat-dominated Rohtak district, farmers and representative of Khap panchayats, expressing solidarity with the protesting wrestlers in Delhi, on Sunday sent out a message to the BJP…
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Protesting wrestlers hail IOA’s move to take charge of WFI’s activities
New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Sunday termed the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) decision to take charge of all the activities of the Wrestling Federation of India as the “first step” in…
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Wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: Wrestler Sakshi Malik with supporters during the wrestlers’ protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Sunday, May 14, 2023.…
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‘Ten days…’, Khap panchayats, wrestlers demand action on WFI chief
New Delhi: A number of khap panchayats and the protesting wrestlers on Sunday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Central government, demanding action be taken against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief…
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WFI-affiliated Haryana body suspends 3 members for supporting protests against WFI chief
Hisar: The Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA), which is affiliated with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has suspended its three members for their alleged involvement in the protest against Wrestling Federation…
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I will hang myself if allegations proved: WFI chief Brij Bhushan
Lucknow: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by women wrestlers, has said that he would “hang himself if even a single allegation against…
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Farmers lend their support to protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: In a powerful show of solidarity, representatives from various ‘khaps’ in Haryana gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday to extend their support to women wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation…
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protests in support of wrestlers
New Delhi:The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday announced that it will hold nationwide protests in support of grapplers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The outfit also…
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Sexual harassment case: WFI chief Brij Bhushan yet to be questioned
New Delhi: The Delhi Police are yet to interrogate Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), in connection with the two FIRs registered against him on…
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BRS leaders meet protesting wrestlers, express solidarity in Delhi
Hyderabad: Telangana Sports and Youth Services Minister V Srinivas Goud and BRS MP Nama Nageshwar Rao met with wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Thursday. The minister expressed support…
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After ‘misinterpreted’ comments over protest, PT Usha meets wrestlers
New Delhi: Facing criticism from all quarters for being insensitive towards the protesting wrestlers, IOA President PT Usha on Wednesday met them at the protest site and assured the grapplers of her…
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What makes Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh ‘invincible’ in the BJP?
Lucknow: The “shield of invincibility” he wears comes from the influence he enjoys in half a dozen Lok Sabha constituencies, while Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s strong links with the saints and his…
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Security to 7 women wrestlers who lodged FIR against WFI prez Bhushan
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Sunday provided security to all seven women wrestlers who have lodged complaints against Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. The Supreme…
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WFI sexual harassment: Wrestlers warn against using their platform for politics
New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday warned against using their platform for political gains claiming few people are trying to take their fight justice to a different direction even as a…
