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Wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police Records Statements Of Women Wrestlers Accusing WFI President Of Sexual Harassment

The Delhi Police has taken up the case, recording the statements of the victims and forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the allegations.

27 May 2023

Vinesh and Sakshi address the media at Jantar Mantar on Friday.

If Brij Bhushan Attends Inauguration Of New Parliament Building, Country Will Get The Message: Vinesh Phogat

As part of their fight against Singh, the protesting wrestlers will now hold a women's Mahapanchayat before the new Parliament building on Sunday, the day of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

26 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers have requested the immediate arrest of Brij Bhushan.

'Ready To Take Narco Test If...': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh On Wrestlers' Protest

WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been denying the sexual harassment allegations levelled by wrestlers. He has now agreed to take the Narco test if the protesting wrestlers also take it.

24 May 2023

Yog Guru Baba Ramdev

Wrestlers' Protest Row: Yog Guru Ramdev Shows Support To Protesters, Says WFI Chief Must Be Put Behind The Bars

It has been reported that the yog guru lashed out at Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, saying that he must be put behind bars.

27 May 2023

Bajrang and Vinesh visited Jind in Haryana.

Protesting Wrestlers On Haryana, Punjab Tour To Garner Support For May 28 Mahapanchayat

The wrestlers have visited various places in the national capital, including Bangla Sahid Gurudwara and Rajghat, among others, to garner support for their movement.

25 May 2023

Protesters hold a candlelight march to demand justice for wrestlers at India Gate

Women And Allies Unite Against Gender Violence As Wrestlers Take Out Candlelight March

The ongoing protest by female wrestlers, which began in January, this year, once again sheds light on the injustice meted out towards incidents of gender violence in the country.

24 May 2023

Kawai had won the 57kg women's freestyle gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics Champion Risako Kawai Comes Out In Support Of Protesting Indian Wrestlers

Kawai is the first high-profile international wrestler to come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers. 

26 May 2023

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Wrestlers Candle March Protest

Protesting Wrestlers Hold Candlelight March Against WFI Chief At India Gate - In Pics

Protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik marked a month of protest against tainted WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by holding a candlelight march at India Gate. Here are snapshots from the...

24 May 2023

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23 May 2023
Vinesh Phogat Playing Role Of Manthara: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh

Vinesh Phogat Playing Role Of Manthara: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, sought to equate grappler Vinesh Phogat with Manthara, a...


23 May 2023
Thousands March To India Gate In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Thousands March To India Gate In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

On Tuesday, thousands of supporters of the wrestlers marched from Jantar Mantar to India Gate under extremely heavy security and raised slogans demanding the...


23 May 2023
Wrestlers' Candlelight March: Security Arrangements Tightened From Jantar Mantar To India Gate

Wrestlers' Candlelight March: Security Arrangements Tightened From Jantar Mantar To India Gate

The police have neither officially given nor denied permission to the protesters to hold the candlelight march at Jantar Mantar. However, they have arranged...


23 May 2023
WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Wants To Showcase Power In Ayodhya Rally, BJP Not In Support

WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Wants To Showcase Power In Ayodhya Rally, BJP Not In Support

Member of Parliament from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan is reportedly planning to run for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and thus wants to show his political power in...


22 May 2023
Wrestlers Ready For Narco Test, Say It Should Be Carried Out Under Supreme Court Supervision

Wrestlers Ready For Narco Test, Say It Should Be Carried Out Under Supreme Court Supervision

Punia's statement came after Brij Bhushan said that he was ready to take the polygraph test, but the same must be conducted on wrestlers Punia and Vinesh...


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22 May 2023
Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia Accept Dare For Narco Test In Sexual Harassment Allegations

Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia Accept Dare For Narco Test In Sexual Harassment Allegations

Along with fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia, Phogat has accepted the challenge, demanding that all complainants, including themselves, undergo the test, and...


22 May 2023
Candle March On May 23 Even As Brij Bhushan Agrees To Narco Test

Candle March On May 23 Even As Brij Bhushan Agrees To Narco Test

The WFI chief said on Sunday he would take a lie detector test as long as Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia took it as well.


22 May 2023
Wrestlers' Protest: Brij Bhushan Wants Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia To Take Narco Test With Him

Wrestlers' Protest: Brij Bhushan Wants Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia To Take Narco Test With Him

When the Khap Panchayat in Haryana came to a resolution of asking Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to take a narco test, he...


21 May 2023
Wrestlers Protest: Khap Mahapanchayat Announces Women's Panchayat Before Parliament On May 28

Wrestlers Protest: Khap Mahapanchayat Announces Women's Panchayat Before Parliament On May 28

From among the protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadiyan attended the mahapanchayat while Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat stayed back...


21 May 2023
Wrestlers Protest: Women Mahapanchayat At New Parliament Building On May 28

Wrestlers Protest: Women Mahapanchayat At New Parliament Building On May 28

May 23 marks a month since the country's top wrestlers have been protesting against WFI chief, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of several women...


19 May 2023
Brij Bhushan's Comments On Our Medals Demeaning: Protesting Wrestlers

Brij Bhushan's Comments On Our Medals Demeaning: Protesting Wrestlers

Brij Bhushan, who is in the eye of a storm for allegedly sexually harassing women wrestlers, including a minor, said in a video interview that not just the...


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19 May 2023
Delhi Police Bolsters Security At Jantar Mantar And Borders Ahead Of Farmers' Meeting In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Delhi Police Bolsters Security At Jantar Mantar And Borders Ahead Of Farmers' Meeting In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

The authorities are implementing vehicle checks and increasing pickets at the border areas, while deploying additional security personnel and enhancing...


19 May 2023
Legitimate Demands Of Wrestlers Should Be Met, Impartial Probe Be Carried Out: Sachin Pilot

Legitimate Demands Of Wrestlers Should Be Met, Impartial Probe Be Carried Out: Sachin Pilot

The leader from Rajasthan arrived at the Jantar Mantar in the morning to extend his support to the agitating wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang...


18 May 2023
Ready To Sacrifice Medals To Ensure Justice For Victims: Bajrang Punia

Ready To Sacrifice Medals To Ensure Justice For Victims: Bajrang Punia

The wrestlers also welcomed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) panel's decision to conduct the selection trials for U-17 and U-23 Asian Championships,...


18 May 2023
Wrestlers Claim Committee Demanded Video, Audio Proof In Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief

Wrestlers Claim Committee Demanded Video, Audio Proof In Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief

They revealed issues such as the demand for video or audio proof, the presence of intimidating figures during hearings, and the denial of their request for...


17 May 2023
Oversight Panel Is The Past, We Expect Justice From Court: Vinesh Phogat

Oversight Panel Is The Past, We Expect Justice From Court: Vinesh Phogat

The Sports Ministry had constituted a six-member panel headed by MC Mary Kom on January 23 and asked it to submit its findings on the allegations of sexual...


17 May 2023
Protesting Wrestlers March To Hanuman Temple, To Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

Protesting Wrestlers March To Hanuman Temple, To Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

Briefing the media after the march, Olympic and World Championship medallist Bajrang appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to...


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