Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: News

27 Nov 2024

Bajrang Punia

'If I join BJP...': Bajrang Punia reacts to 4-year ban

Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia has been slapped with a four-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing to give a sample for a dope test.

22 Oct 2024

Bajrang Punia

Babita instigated protests, wanted to be WFI chief: Sakshi Malik

Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Babita Phogat of instigating protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

08 Oct 2024

Haryana

'Jahan jaaegi satyanaash...': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction to Vinesh's win

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reacted to Congress leader Vinesh Phogat's win in the Haryana Assembly elections.

What happened when Modi called Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification 

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has claimed that she refused to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.

29 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

'Agenda against me…': Brij Bhushan tells court in assault case

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has appealed to the Delhi High Court for the dismissal of all criminal proceedings against him.

Brij Bhushan's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Olympics

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Karan Bhushan Singh has reacted to the ouster of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics, calling it a "loss for the country."

07 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

'Will Modi call Vinesh?': Congress reacts to Paris Olympics victory 

The Congress took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning if he would congratulate wrestler Vinesh Phogat following her historic semi-final victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night.

'BJP won't give me second chance...': Brij Bhushan

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ex-chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, has publicly stated his belief that his political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party is over.

30 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Vehicle that killed 2 part of Brij Bhushan son's cavalcade 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son, Karan Bhushan Singh, confirmed on Thursday that the vehicle involved in a fatal accident in Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh was part of his convoy.

29 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh

SUV in Brij Bhushan's son's convoy runs over 2 people

Two men were killed when a speeding SUV in the convoy of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son, Karan Bhushan Singh, hit them in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.

21 May 2024

Delhi Police

Court frames sexual harassment charges; Brij Bhushan pleads not guilty

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday officially framed charges against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by female wrestlers.

16 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal, Akhilesh evade questions on Swati Maliwal assault case

During the joint press conference of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, the two leaders sidestepped questions on the assault of Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.

10 May 2024

POCSO

Delhi court orders framing of charges against BJP's Brij Bhushan

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by six wrestlers.

03 May 2024

Sakshee Malikkh

'Daughters have lost': Sakshee Malikkh on Brij Bhushan's son's candidature 

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced that Karan Bhushan Singh will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh's Kaiserganj seat, in place of his father—former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

BJP drops Brij Bhushan from Kaiserganj amid sexual harassment allegations

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate for Kaiserganj, replacing his father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

29 Feb 2024

Trinamool Congress

Sandeshkhali row: After arrest, TMC suspends Sheikh for 6 years

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suspended for six years its party leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, who faced accusations of sexual violence and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

03 Jan 2024

Sakshee Malikkh

Sakshee Malikkh accuses Brij Bhushan of threatening her mother

Retired wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, on Wednesday, claimed that goons linked to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh are threatening her mother.

WFI body suspended by government without 'proper procedure': Sanjay Singh

Suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh claimed on Thursday the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry didn't follow "proper procedure" while suspending the wrestling national body.

WFI suspension: IOC announces 3-member ad-hoc committee to run affairs

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed an ad-hoc committee to manage the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s affairs.

25 Dec 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

WFI election: Sakshee Malikkh hints at reconsidering retirement decision

Former wrestler Sakshee Malikkh has hinted at reconsidering her recent retirement decision following the dissolution of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s newly-elected governing body on Sunday.

Brij Bhushan to athletes: Reactions to Centre suspending WFI body

In an unexpected move, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) led by Sanjay Singh on Sunday.

24 Dec 2023

Bajrang Punia

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Brij Bhushan aide-led WFI body

The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry has reportedly suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Wrestlers in Congress lap: Brij Bhushan on WFI election protest

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday claimed the protesting wrestlers were "sitting on the Congress's lap."

23 Dec 2023

Wrestling

Sakshi Malik: Decoding the wrestler's career achievements

Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling following the appointment of Sanjay Singh, who won the latest WFI election.

22 Dec 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

WFI election: Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri in protest

Wrestler and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia on Friday said he wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and decided to return his Padma Shri award as a sign of protest.

Brij Bhushan's aide elected as Wrestling Federation of India president

Sanjay Singh, a trusted associate of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been elected as the new WFI president.

Who will cancel my 2024 election ticket? Brij Bhushan asks

Six-time Lok Sabha MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of sexually abusing several women wrestlers.

24 Sep 2023

Delhi Police

Brij Bhushan harassed wrestlers at every opportunity: Delhi Police

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh attempted to sexually harass female wrestlers whenever he got an opportunity, the Delhi Police allegedly told a Delhi court on Saturday.

Wrestling Federation of India suspended by world's body: Details here

The Wrestling Federation of India has been suspended by the United World of Wrestling, the apex body of world wrestling.

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan, son excluded; son-in-law to represent Bihar

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) outgoing President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son, WFI vice president Karan Bhushan Singh, have been excluded from the electoral college for the upcoming WFI elections.

Delhi court grants bail to WFI's Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday granted bail to Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the WFI's now-suspended assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case on a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 each.

18 Jul 2023

Section 506

Brij Bhushan gets interim bail in wrestlers' sexual harassment case

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted interim bail to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case.

18 Jul 2023

Delhi Police

Didn't arrest Brij Bhushan because he 'cooperated': Delhi Police

The Delhi Police has said it didn't arrest outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the WFI's now-suspended Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar, both charged with sexual harassment, as they "cooperated" with the investigation.

Brij Bhushan caught 'making advances' toward woman wrestler: Police chargesheet

The Delhi Police chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has "technical evidence" showing him "making advances" toward one of the women wrestlers, according to The Indian Express.

11 Jul 2023

Delhi Police

Brij Bhushan 'sexually harassed, molested wrestlers,' says Delhi Police chargesheet

The Delhi Police's chargesheet in the sexual harassment case against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he was "liable to be prosecuted and punished for offenses" of harassment, molestation, and stalking.

WFI row: Delhi court summons Brij Bhushan on July 18

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has summoned Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the WFI's former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar on July 18 in the sexual harassment case lodged against them by India's prominent wrestlers.

WFI row: Fight to continue in court, say wrestlers

Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment announced on Sunday that they would move their fight from the streets to court.

22 Jun 2023

Delhi Police

Court assigns sexual harassment case against WFI chief to ACMM

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Thursday assigned the sexual harassment case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM), which specifically deals with cases involving MLAs and MPs.

18 Jun 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

Minor wrestler's father rejects threat claims made by Sakshee Malikkh

The father of the "minor" wrestler—one of the complainants in a sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh—on Sunday reportedly claimed the family was not under any threat or pressure to alter her statement.

18 Jun 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

Wrestlers' protest not political, claim Sakshee Malikkh, husband Satyawart Kadian

Star Indian wrestler and Olympic medalist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian insisted on Saturday the grapplers' protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment wasn't politically motivated.

17 Jun 2023

Delhi Police

Brij Bhushan case: Photos, videos mentioned as evidence in chargesheet

The 1,500-page chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by the Delhi Police cited photograph proof in at least four of the six complaints by female wrestlers, reported The Indian Express.

16 Jun 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

Brij Bhushan case: Pressure on minor's family, alleges Sakshee Malikkh

Star Indian wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, who has been demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment claims, revealed on Friday that the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police has the name of Singh.

15 Jun 2023

POCSO

Brij Bhushan charged for sexual harassment, no evidence for POCSO

Stating an absence of corroborative evidence in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Delhi Police on Thursday filed a cancellation report in the Patiala House Court.

13 Jun 2023

Delhi Police

Brij Bhushan case: Delhi Police seeks evidence from 5 countries

The Delhi Police has written to the wrestling federations of five countries seeking information and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage related to the sexual harassment accusations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Days after global body's ultimatum, WFI polls on July 4

The elections for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will reportedly be held on July 4, and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun preparations for the polls.

11 Jun 2023

Lok Sabha Elections

BJP's Brij Bhushan announces bid for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reportedly announced that he will be contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections again from Kaiserganj, Uttar Pradesh.

11 Jun 2023

Delhi Police

Police ask wrestlers for pics, video to back allegations: Report

The Delhi Police has reportedly asked the female wrestlers who filed sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to produce videos, pictures, or WhatsApp messages to back their claims.

10 Jun 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

Wrestlers coerced to compromise, minor backtracked under pressure: Sakshee Malikkh

Sakshee Malikkh, one of the top wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Saturday that the "minor" complainant changed her statement against him allegedly under pressure.

10 Jun 2023

Trinamool Congress

TMC demands probe after police take woman wrestler to Singh

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) lambasted the Delhi Police for reportedly taking wrestler Sangeeta Phogat to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's residence on Friday to recreate the sequence of events that led to the sexual harassment.

10 Jun 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

'Wrestlers to participate in Asian Games only when…': Sakshee Malikkh

Ace wrestler Sakshee Malikkh on Saturday said the protesting grapplers wouldn't participate in the upcoming Asian Games until the central government resolves their issues.

10 Jun 2023

Delhi Police

Saw Brij Bhushan 'inappropriately touch' women wrestlers: International referee

Jagbir Singh, an international wrestling referee, has opened up about Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's "inappropriate behavior" toward women grapplers.

Police files ATR over 'hate speech' complaint against protesting wrestlers

The Delhi Police on Friday filed an Action Taken Report (ATR) before a court on a petition seeking a First Information Report (FIR) against the protesting wrestlers for allegedly making "false allegations" against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and promoting hate speech.

'Minor' wrestler backtracks on age claim, POCSO charge dismissal likely

The "minor" wrestler who accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment along with other grapplers has reportedly changed her statement before a magistrate, saying that she wasn't underage when Singh allegedly harassed her.

07 Jun 2023

Anurag Thakur

Probe to complete by June 15: Government assures protesting wrestlers

Top wrestlers, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Wednesday that the Centre has assured them of the completion of the police investigation by June 15, reported NDTV.

07 Jun 2023

Anurag Thakur

Government ready for discussion with protesting wrestlers: Anurag Thakur

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in the wee hours of Wednesday tweeted that the government is willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment.

Police records statement of 12 people at Brij Bhushan's residence

The Delhi Police arrived at Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's residence in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda on Tuesday and recorded the statements of 12 people in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case against Singh.

05 Jun 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

Fake news: Sakshee Malikkh dismisses reports of ending wrestlers' protest

Star Indian wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, who has been protesting with other fellow grapplers for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, said that they would continue with their agitation until their demands are met.

05 Jun 2023

Amit Shah

Protesting wrestlers met Amit Shah last week, shared concerns: Report

Agitating wrestlers, who have been demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges, reportedly met Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah at his residence on Saturday.

03 Jun 2023

Delhi

Witnesses corroborate sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief: Report

At least four witnesses have corroborated the sexual harassment allegations leveled by at least three women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reported The Indian Express.

02 Jun 2023

Rakesh Tikait

Arrest Brij Bhushan by June 9: Farm leaders warn Centre

Farmers have stepped up their support for the wrestlers' protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment. They have warned the Centre of nationwide protests if Singh isn't arrested by June 9.

02 Jun 2023

Vinesh Phogat

'Distressed, disturbed': 1983 Cricket World Cup winners over wrestlers' protest

The 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team issued a joint statement on Friday, urging the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh not to take any hasty decisions.

02 Jun 2023

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Wrestlers' protest: Priyanka Gandhi questions PM Modi over government's inaction

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned PM Narendra Modi on Friday on the Centre's inaction against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers.

Over 10 molestation cases detailed in FIRs against Brij Bhushan

Days after Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers, claimed that his accusers haven't revealed any details to back their allegations, the details of the two FIRs against him have emerged.

01 Jun 2023

Rakesh Tikait

'Will meet president to resolve issue': Rakesh Tikait assures wrestlers

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that a khap representative would meet President Droupadi Murmu and the central government to try to resolve the issue of protesting wrestlers, reported PTI.

01 Jun 2023

Kapil Sibal

'Suicide? Doesn't sound real': Kapil Sibal's jibe at Brij Bhushan 

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday took a jibe at Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying his claim about committing "suicide" does not sound real.

31 May 2023

Meenakshi Lekhi

Meenakshi Lekhi 'runs' away from questions on wrestlers, Congress reacts

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Meenakshi Lekhi was seen "running" away when reporters asked her to comment on the wrestlers' protest in Delhi.

31 May 2023

Delhi Police

No evidence to arrest Brij Bhushan: Delhi Police

Sources in the Delhi Police said they have not found sufficient evidence until now to arrest Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reported ANI.

World wrestling body threatens WFI with suspension, condemns wrestlers' detention

While the government's investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seems to be snail-paced, the United World Wrestling (UWW) has condemned the detention of protesting wrestlers.

30 May 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

Protesting wrestlers defer immersing medals in Ganga, give 5-day deadline

Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday deferred immersing their medals in the Ganga River, giving the Centre a five-day deadline to take action against him.

29 May 2023

Narendra Modi

'Ready to take bullets...': Bajrang Punia on ex-IPS officer's warning 

Top wrestler Bajrang Punia has responded to former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) NC Asthana's veiled warning against wrestlers that cops can shoot the protesting grapplers.

WFI row: Protesting wrestlers booked for 'rioting,' over 800 detained

After being dragged away for trying to march to the new Parliament while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurating it, India's star wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and others were booked for rioting and other charges on Sunday.

28 May 2023

Parliament

Delhi Police foils wrestlers' march to new Parliament, many detained 

Delhi's Jantar Mantar witnessed mayhem on Sunday as the Delhi Police detained protesting wrestlers, thwarting their march toward the new Parliament building.

Protesting wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' march to new Parliament today

The agitating wrestlers confirmed on Saturday that they will go ahead with the "peaceful" march to the new Parliament building on Sunday despite "pressure" to call off the Mahila (women) Mahapanchayat.

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