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Punjab: Farmers' body holds protest against Centre and WFI chief amid wres
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Puadh, a farmers' body, on Sunday staged a protest against the central government and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh amid the ongoing stir by ace Indian grapplers.
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Jan Chetna Maharally postponed due to security reasons, says WFI president
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
While addressing reporters in Ayodhya, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said, "I thank media persons, people of Ayodhya, people from across the country who blessed us. Also, we have cancelled the Jan Chetna Maharally due to security reasons."
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"Arrest WFI chief by June 9 or..." Farmer leader Tikait issues fresh ultim
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Friday warned the Central government that if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, facing sexual harassment charges by country's top wrestlers, is not arrested by June 9, then farmer leaders will hold panchayats across the n
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Amid wrestlers' protest, Ayodhya rally in support of Brij Bhushan postpone
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"In the present situation, some political parties are trying to disturb social harmony by promoting provincialism, regionalism and caste conflict by holding rallies at various places. The purpose of holding a 'Sant Sammelan' at Ayodhya on June 5 was to discuss about the evil forces that a
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Movement of this level shouldn't go unnoticed: BJP MP Pritam Munde backs w
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"When a woman makes a complaint as serious as this, it shouldn't be doubted. There is no need for me to demand the formation of an independent inquiry committee in this matter, as we all know that the International Wrestling Federation has taken cognisance of this issue and has shared som
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Khap representatives to meet President Droupadi Murmu over wrestlers' prot
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that Khap representatives will meet President Droupadi Murmu and the Central Government regarding action over the wrestlers' protest.
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"Injustice done to wrestlers," says Himachal Mahila Congress
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Several ace grapplers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been protesting against the former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accusing him of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.
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"Will hang myself if proven guilty...still stand by my statement": Former
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Several ace grapplers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accusing him of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.
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Handling issue sensitively, players are important to us: Sports Minister A
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said at a Mumbai function that they are dealing with wrestlers' protest against the Wrestling Federation of India's president Brij Bhushan Singh very sensitively and all the players are important to them.
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"Pride of our nation...": West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee takes to streets
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Extending her support to the protesting wrestlers, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said a team from Kolkata will go to meet the wrestlers, adding that the TMC government is with them in their fight.
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DYFI, SFI to hold nationwide protest from June 4 in support of wrestlers'
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"DYFI and SFI demanded the immediate arrest of Brij Bhushan and to withdraw all false cases against the wrestlers immediately. Through this protest, we demand that the Prime minister should apologize for the police violence unleashed upon wrestlers," DYFI national president AA Rahim said.
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No supportive evidence to prove wrestlers' claim, say Delhi Police sources
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to top sources, Delhi police will be filing its final report on the matter within 15 days.
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