Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: News
27 May 2023
Baba RamdevWrestlers' protest: Baba Ramdev demands Brij Bhushan's arrest
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has supported India's top wrestlers who have been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month.
26 May 2023
#MeTooChinmayi Sripada slams Kamal Haasan for keeping mum during #MeToo
Indian wrestlers are protesting in Delhi against the current president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Many celebrities have extended their support to the international laurel-winning athletes.
24 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Wrestlers plan mahapanchayat outside new Parliament building on May 28
Wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have decided to hold a women's mahapanchayat on Sunday in front of the new Parliament building.
23 May 2023
Jantar Mantar'When, where, how?': WFI's Brij Bhushan on wrestlers' harassment allegations
Addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Mau, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday taunted the protesting wrestlers, who accused him of sexual harassment, saying they haven't revealed any details to back their allegations.
22 May 2023
Bajrang Punia'Ready for narco test if Punia, Phogat…': WFI's Brij Bhushan
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that he was ready to face a narco or polygraph test, provided the protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat also undergo the same.
21 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Wrestlers' protest: Women's panchayat at new Parliament building announced
With their 15-day ultimatum for Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's arrest over sexual harassment allegations ending on Sunday, the protesting wrestlers have decided on their next move.
16 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Women wrestlers flag faults in harassment probe, allege intimidation: Report
At least three women wrestlers—who testified before the government-appointed Oversight Committee—alleged panel members tried to influence them and sought "video or audio proof" of their sexual harassment, The Indian Express reported.
15 May 2023
Anurag ThakurHave faith in law and order: Sports minister to wrestlers
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has urged the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to have faith in law and order and end their agitation.
12 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)SIT records WFI chief Brij Bhushan's statement
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday recorded his statement before the Delhi Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the allegations of sexual abuse against him.
09 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Haryana: Wrestling body suspends 3 officials for supporting wrestlers' stir
The heat of wrestlers' protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reached Haryana, with the Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA) suspending three district officials for their support of the protest.
08 May 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Ruckus as farmers break barricades at wrestlers' protest venue
Delhi's Jantar Mantar witnessed high drama on Monday after hundreds of farmers from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) reached the site, where the wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
07 May 2023
Delhi Police'Will hang myself': WFI chief as wrestlers' protest grows stronger
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he would hang himself even if a single sexual harassment allegation against him is proven.
07 May 2023
DelhiDelhi: Khap mahapanchayat leaders to join wrestlers' protest today
Khap panchayat leaders from Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are reportedly marching toward Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday to support the agitating wrestlers.
05 May 2023
Anurag ThakurAllow police to complete probe: Anurag Thakur to protesting wrestlers
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated on Friday that the Delhi Police were conducting an unbiased probe into the sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
05 May 2023
Bajrang Punia'Please support us': Bajrang Punia's emotional appeal amid wrestlers' protest
Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia on Friday made an emotional appeal publicly to extend support to the wrestlers' protest, which has been going on for 13 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
04 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC closes proceedings on women wrestlers' plea against WFI chief
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday closed the petition filed by three women wrestlers who leveled sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
04 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Drunk cops abused, assaulted us: Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief
Wrestlers who have been protesting for days at Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleged on Wednesday night that drunk police personnel assaulted them when they tried to bring in folding beds for sleeping at the protest site.
03 May 2023
Bajrang PuniaDays after 'indiscipline' remark, PT Usha meets protesting wrestlers
Athletic legend PT Usha on Wednesday met the protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, days after she said the grapplers were "tarnishing India's image."
03 May 2023
Anurag ThakurAnurag Thakur tried to hush up matter: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday claimed that complaints related to sexual harassment had been hushed up by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in the past, and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur did the same.
02 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI row: Police yet to record statements of protesting wrestlers
Despite being 10 days into the protest and three days since registering FIRs against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment, the police have not yet recorded the statements of the protesting wrestlers.
01 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'Did I eat Shilajit?': WFI chief amid sexual harassment allegations
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday made controversial remarks in response to those criticizing him over sexual harassment allegations.
01 May 2023
Akhilesh YadavWFI chief explains why Akhilesh Yadav skipped wrestlers' protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed on Sunday that Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav "knows the truth" and most wrestlers from Uttar Pradesh also know what their "Netaji" is.
30 Apr 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Protesting wrestlers belong to Deepender Hooda's akhada: Brij Bhushan
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleged on Sunday the grapplers demanding action against him over sexual misconduct allegations hailed from Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda's akhada or wrestling academy.
30 Apr 2023
Priyanka Gandhi VadraWrestlers v/s WFI chief: Delhi Police offers protection to complainants
The Delhi Police has provided security to seven women wrestlers—who accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment—following the Supreme Court's directions, India Today reported.
29 Apr 2023
Bajrang PuniaWrestlers question government inquiry after alleged leak of accuser details
The protest by top Indian wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh continued on Saturday, despite the filing of two first information reports (FIRs) over sexual harassment allegations against him.
29 Apr 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal meets protesting wrestlers, demands 'harshest punishment' for WFI chief
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed solidarity with the protesting wrestlers after meeting them at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
29 Apr 2023
Priyanka Gandhi VadraGovernment 'protecting' WFI chief: Priyanka after meeting protesting wrestlers
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the protesting wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and accused the central government of protecting Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reported PTI.
29 Apr 2023
Bajrang PuniaPower, water, food supply suspended at Jantar Mantar: Bajrang Punia
After two first information reports (FIRs) were filed against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by the Delhi Police, Bajrang Punia reportedly claimed electricity was suspended at Delhi's Jantar Mantar where the wrestlers are protesting.
29 Apr 2023
Delhi PoliceI'm innocent, won't resign: Sexual harassment-accused WFI chief after FIRs
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday reportedly said he would not step down from the post, a day after the police filed two first information reports (FIRs) in connection with allegations of sexual harassment against him.
28 Apr 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police to file case against WFI chief today: Reports
The Delhi Police reportedly informed the Supreme Court that it would register a case against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday amid the ongoing protest from wrestlers in Delhi.
28 Apr 2023
Bajrang PuniaSports minister only spent 2-4 minutes with us: Protesting wrestlers
Olympic medalist and renowned wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday dismissed Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's claims that he spent 12 hours with the protesting wrestlers to discuss the matter.
28 Apr 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Khaps, farm unions to join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
The leaders of khaps, farm unions, and women activists announced on Thursday that they will join the wrestlers' protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
25 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaWFI sexual harassment case: SC issues notice to Delhi Police
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Delhi Police on a plea filed by women wrestlers seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), reported ANI.
24 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaProtesting wrestlers move Supreme Court seeking FIR against WFI chief
Top Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, moved the Supreme Court on Monday demanding an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment, reported ANI.
24 Apr 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Why top Indian wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief
India's star grapplers resumed their tirade against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday, citing the government's inaction over allegations of sexual abuse.
23 Apr 2023
Delhi PoliceWrestlers complain against WFI chief, no FIR yet; resume protest
Seven women wrestlers lodged a complaint in Delhi against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment, reported The Indian Express on Sunday.
23 Jan 2023
Mary KomMary Kom will lead oversight committee to manage wrestling body
Boxing legend Mary Kom will lead the sports ministry's oversight committee to manage the day-to-day affairs of the wrestling body.
21 Jan 2023
Anurag ThakurWFI President Brij Bhushan to step aside until probe ends
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur revealed on Friday that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would step down as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) amid the allegations of sexual misconduct against him and his associates.
20 Jan 2023
Indian Olympic AssociationForm new committee for probe, protesting wrestlers write to IOA
An urgent meeting of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Executive Council has been called on Friday evening to discuss the letters received from wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia.
19 Jan 2023
Sexual HarassmentWFI president rings Anurag Thakur to clarify sexual harassment allegations
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President, reportedly called Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to clarify the recent sexual harassment allegations made against him and the officials of the federation by national and international wrestlers.
