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Mamata Banerjee

WFI Suspension: Mamata Accuses Centre Of Letting Down Wrestlers; BJP Hits Back

In response to United World Wrestling suspending WFI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for disregarding the nation's wrestlers, raising doubts about whether the TMC had placed...

24 August 2023

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Gender And Politics In Khap Courtyards

The wrestlers' protest surpassed the boundaries of the national capital ad reached rural India as men, women, and local leaders became part of the mass movement addressing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the...

23 June 2023

Sweating It Out: Young wrestlers practising at Shankar Akhara

From Sakshi's Village: Stories Beyond The Wrestling Mat

Young pehelwans in Mokhra village are disappointed at the way their poster girl Sakshi Malik and the other wrestlers are being treated

09 June 2023

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Expresses Shock Over Suspension Of WFI, Accuses Centre Of Letting Down Wrestlers

UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India for not conducting its elections on time.

24 August 2023

Mahila Panchayat in support of wrestlers

Mahila Panchayat Held To Support Protesting Wrestlers Against Brij Bhushan

Supporters of wrestlers protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during a 'Mahila Panchayat' organised in solidarity with them, in New Delhi.

14 June 2023

On Wednesday, Thakur asked the wrestlers not to take any steps that could undermine sports.

No Offence Of Hate Speech Made Out Against Wrestlers: Delhi Police Tells Court

In the video provided by the complainant, the wrestlers are not seen raising slogans and no offence of hate speech is made out, the police said, while urging the court to dismiss the application.

09 June 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Pictures, Phone Location Among Delhi Police’s ‘Technical Evidence’ Against Brij Bhushan Singh In Sexual Harassment Case

Seven female wrestlers including a minor had filed separate complaints with Delhi's Connaught Place police station against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment.

12 July 2023

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Veteran socialist leader Pandit Ramkishan.

Wrestlers Get Support From 98-Year-Old Socialist: Who Is Pandit Ramkishan?

Former MP Pandit Ramkishan is the veteran socialist leader who has lead several campaigns against ‘injustices’ in the past and among the leaders who fought against British rule in India.

06 June 2023

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06 June 2023
'Quit India Movement’ Leader Pandit Ramkishan Comes Out In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

'Quit India Movement’ Leader Pandit Ramkishan Comes Out In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Former MP Pandit Ramkishan, the socialist leader had participated in the Quit India movement of 1942.


05 June 2023
Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Rejoin Duties At Railways, Continue To Protest

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Rejoin Duties At Railways, Continue To Protest

Protesting wrestler Vinesh Phogat also lashed out at media for running the story of wrestlers withdrawing from their protest.


05 June 2023
Sakshi Malik Resumes Work At Railways, Refutes Reports That She Has Withdrawn From Wrestlers Protests

Sakshi Malik Resumes Work At Railways, Refutes Reports That She Has Withdrawn From Wrestlers Protests

Sakshi Malik and fellow protesting wrestler Bajrang Punia have rejoined their posts as OSD (Sports) in Indian Railways, as per a report.


04 June 2023
Accused Of Sexual Harassment, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh To Address BJP's UP Rally

Accused Of Sexual Harassment, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh To Address BJP's UP Rally

The wrestlers have been holding protest against WFI chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing female wrestlers, including...


03 June 2023
Farmers Kurukshetra Meet In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Farmers Kurukshetra Meet In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait with other union leaders held a mega meet 'Khap Mahapanchayat' to deliberate on the next steps to be taken in the...


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02 June 2023
Govt Must Arrest Brij Bhushan, Will Join Wrestlers At Jantar Mantar If He Is Not Arrested: Rakesh Tikait

Govt Must Arrest Brij Bhushan, Will Join Wrestlers At Jantar Mantar If He Is Not Arrested: Rakesh Tikait

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that the families of protesting wrestlers have received threats and should be provided security.


01 June 2023
In Pics | Congress Workers, Supporters Join Wrestlers' Protest, Demand Arrest Of WFI President

In Pics | Congress Workers, Supporters Join Wrestlers' Protest, Demand Arrest Of WFI President

Congress workers and supporters joined the protest by India's top wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of...


01 June 2023
Heightened Security At Delhi Borders Over Farmers Protest For Protesting Wrestlers

Heightened Security At Delhi Borders Over Farmers Protest For Protesting Wrestlers

The wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India(WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing female wrestlers...


31 May 2023
‘Will Hang Myself If Allegations Are Proven’: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

‘Will Hang Myself If Allegations Are Proven’: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The wrestlers have been holding protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing several...


31 May 2023
Country Stupefied, PM Should Shed Arrogance: Kejriwal Over Wrestlers' Plan To Immerse Medals

Country Stupefied, PM Should Shed Arrogance: Kejriwal Over Wrestlers' Plan To Immerse Medals

Tweeting a video of the wrestlers assembled at the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar crying, Kejriwal tweeted, "The whole country is stupefied. There are tears in...


30 May 2023
Haryana: Khaps And Farmer Outfits Come Out In Support Of Wrestlers' Protests

Haryana: Khaps And Farmer Outfits Come Out In Support Of Wrestlers' Protests

Wrestlers did not immerse their medals in Ganga River after farmer leader Naresh Tikait intervened and secured a five-day period to resolve the issue.


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30 May 2023
Wrestlers Plan To Immerse Medals In Ganga Shameful For Country: Punjab Chief Minister

Wrestlers Plan To Immerse Medals In Ganga Shameful For Country: Punjab Chief Minister

A huge crowd gathered in Har ki Pauri as the protesting wrestlers got ready to immerse their world championship and Olympic medals in the river as a mark of...


29 May 2023
Govt Must Come Forward To Give Justice To India's Daughters: Mayawati Extends Support To Wrestlers

Govt Must Come Forward To Give Justice To India's Daughters: Mayawati Extends Support To Wrestlers

The country's top wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold winner Vinesh Phogat, have been demanding the...


28 May 2023
Delhi Police Action Against Wrestlers: NCP Slams Centre, Takes Jibe At Smriti Irani, Shah Rukh, Akshay

Delhi Police Action Against Wrestlers: NCP Slams Centre, Takes Jibe At Smriti Irani, Shah Rukh, Akshay

Clyde Crasto, a national spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party, attacked Union Minister Smriti Irani and actors Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar on...


28 May 2023
Wrestlers Including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat Detained By Police Trying To March To New Parliament - In Pics

Wrestlers Including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat Detained By Police Trying To March To New Parliament - In Pics

In what could bring about a forceful end to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi police on Sunday detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and...


21 May 2023
Security Intensified In Delhi Ahead Of Farmers’ Meeting In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Security Intensified In Delhi Ahead Of Farmers’ Meeting In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

The wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since April 23 demanding the arrest of the WFI chief, accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers,...


05 May 2023
All Demands Of Wrestlers Met, Let Police Finish Its Probe: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

All Demands Of Wrestlers Met, Let Police Finish Its Probe: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

"It is my request to all the sportspersons who are agitating there that whatever their demands were, they were met. Court has also given its directions and...


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