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International referee Jagbir says he has witnessed Brij Bhushan's inappropriate behaviour towards female wrestlers

International referee Jagbir Singh on Thursday claimed that he has been a witness to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s inappropriate behaviour towards female grapplers on several occasions since 2013.

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Will the daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear and intimidation: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Asian Games gold medallist and one of the prominent faces of the wrestlers' protest against WFI chief, Vinesh Phogat on Thursday wondered if the country's daughters would get justice in this "atmosphere of fear and intimidation".

The Times of India

Shivamogga farmers stage protest in support of agitating wrestlers

Shivamogga unit of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, on Thursday, June 1, staged a protest in Shivamogga, expressing solidarity with wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan in Delhi.

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Wrestlers protest: DCW issues summon to top cop after identity of minor wrestler revealed

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Wednesday issued a summon to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi in a case pertaining to the wrestlers-WFI case where an identity of a minor wrestler who has accused Brij Bhushan of harassing her was revealed on social media.

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Delhi Commission for Women issues summon to top cop after identity of minor wrestler revealed

NEW DELHI: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Wednesday issued a summon to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi in a case pertaining to the wrestlers-WFI case where an identity of a minor wrestler who has accused Brij Bhushan of harassing her was revealed on social…

The Times of India

Former India footballer Mehtab joins Mamata Banerjee's protest march, extends support to wrestlers

KOLKATA: Showing solidarity with the aggrieved wrestlers, former India midfielder Mehtab Hossain on Wednesday joined a protest march in the city led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The Times of India

Wrestlers return to their homes, did not speak in Haridwar due to 'silence vow'

NEW DELHI: The "shell-shocked" protesting wrestlers, except Sakshi Malik, have returned to their homes in Haryana, and did not speak with the waiting media in Haridwar due to a silence vow, a member of the protest group said on Wednesday.

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Wrestlers should wait for Delhi Police to conclude investigation: Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: Wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India's president Brij Bhushan Singh should wait for the investigation to be completed, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday, asking the grapplers to trust Delhi Police and Supreme Court of India.

The Times of India

Will hang myself if charges against me proved: Wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

BARABANKI: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges levelled by female wrestlers, on Wednesday said he will hang himself even if a single allegation is proved against him.

The Times of India

'Minor' girl's uncle claims wrestlers misleading his family, using them to frame Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

ROHTAK: Claiming to be the uncle of the "minor" girl, Amit Pehlwan has hit out at the protesting wrestlers, saying that they are "misleading" his family and using them to frame Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Wrestlers hold secret meetings to plan for future

NEW DELHI: Not ready to give up on their demand to arrest Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is facing charges of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers, including a minor, the protesting group of Olympian grapplers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, spent Monday criss-crossing Haryana villages…

The Times of India

'Unfortunate for our country': Wrestler Bajrang Punia on WFI chief Brij Bhushan's presence at inauguration of new Parliament building

NEW DELHI: India's ace grappler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that it was unfortunate for our country that the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was present during the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday.

The Times of India

Security personnel detains protesting wrestlers as they proceed towards new Parliament building

The protesting wrestlers who were trying to march towards the new Parliament from their site of protest at Jantar Mantar were stopped and detained by the security personnel in Delhi on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Urge protesting wrestlers not to hold agitation near new Parliament building: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said that he is ready to undergo a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday.

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Determined wrestlers to go ahead with 'peaceful' march to new Parliament building

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers said late on Saturday evening that there was a lot of "pressure" to call off the Mahila Mahapanchayat they have planned in front of the new Parliament building on Sunday, but they will go ahead with the "peaceful" march come what may.

The Times of India

Wrestlers' Protest: Sexual harassment 'laws are being misused', says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

AYODHYA (Uttar Pradesh): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh said that laws related to sexual harassment are flawed and are being misused against him.

The Times of India

‘Govt should not allow Brij Bhushan to attend new Parliament’s inauguration’

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not invite his party’s member of parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 here.

The Times of India

Tokyo Olympics champion Risako Kawai comes out in support of protesting Indian wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and three-time world champion grappler Risako Kawai of Japan has come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers in their fight against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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If Brij Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, country will get the message: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: In the ongoing controversy surrounding Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh Phogat expressed that his attendance at the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 would hold a great significance and convey a clear message about the prevailing state of affairs…

The Times of India

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

NEW DELHI: Protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, intensified their efforts on Thursday to gather support in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers embarked on tours across different parts of North India as they sought backing for the…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | No need to make a dash for ₹2,000 swaps, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das; wrestlers accept Brij Bhushan’s demand for a narco test under SC supervision, and more

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Khap Mahapanchayat announces women’s panchayat in front of new Parliament building on May 28

The khap ‘mahapanchayat’ decided that the women supporting the protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will hold a panchayat in front of the new Parliament building on May 28, the day the newly-built edifice will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India

Wrestlers plan women mahapanchayat outside new Parliament; PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate building on May 28

NEW DELHI: On a day their deadline to arrest Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expired, the protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Sunday announced that a women ‘mahapanchayat’ will be held outside the new Parliament building here, which…

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Top Sikh body extends support to protesting wrestlers

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday announced its support to the wrestlers protesting against alleged molestation by the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan, at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

The Times of India

Wrestlers' Protest: 'Decisions that khaps take for us could hurt nation' - warns Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

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