The protest in opposition to Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh continues to be occurring at Jantar Mantar and lately many political leaders have voiced their assist for the wrestlers. Political leaders like Pappu Yadav, Bhupinder Hooda, Priyanka Gandhi and Satya Pal Malik had been seen on the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Speaking to the media, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that some industrialists and politicians are behind his fixed assault on him. However, protesting wrestlers maintained that they don’t assist or affiliate with any get together.
Speaking to the media, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated, “I have been saying from the beginning that some industrialists and Congress are behind this protest. They have some problems with me. This is not a protest by wrestlers. Today, people have seen who they are. When their demand has been accepted and FIR has been lodged, now why are they not ending their protest? Why are they speaking against Modji ji and the sports ministry? What was the need to call Pappu Yadav and Kejriwal? Priyanka Gandhi doesn’t know the truth. The day she will come to know Deepender Hooda has got her into which issue, she will realise (her mistake),” stated the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president.
On the opposite hand, wrestlers distanced themselves from the statements made by politicians utilizing their platform. “We do not support any political party. Anyone who comes here and gives a speech to divert our protest will be responsible for his/her statement,” stated wrestler Sakshi Malik.
On the opposite hand, Brij Bhushan Singh questioned the sudden protest by the wrestlers asking why they didn’t complain to any police station, sports activities ministry or federation for the final 12 years after they had been going through harassment. “Before their protest, they used to praise me, invite me to their weddings and take photographs with me, seek my blessings. I am holding a constitutional post and speaking within my limits. Now the matter is with the Supreme Court and Delhi Police and I will accept their decision,” he stated.
WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that he’s able to face investigation however will not resign from the publish. “Resignation is not a big deal but I am not a criminal. If I resign, it will mean that I have accepted their (wrestlers’) allegations. My tenure is almost over. Govt has formed a 3-member committee and elections will be held in 45 days and my term will end after the elections,” he stated.
He questioned the wrestlers for arising with new calls for each different day. “Every day they (wrestlers) are coming with their new demands. They demanded FIR, FIR was registered and now they are saying that I should be sent to jail and resign from all posts. I am MP because of the people of my constituency and not because of Vinesh Phogat. Only one family and Akhara (are protesting) &Â 90% of players of Haryana, Punjab and other states are with me,” he stated.
