New Delhi: A vital meet was carried out between prime wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence on Wednesday. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have offered 5 calls for to Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. Among their requests are the appointment of a girl chief for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and the withdrawal of police FIRs filed in opposition to them. The wrestlers have been demanding a probe in opposition to WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his arrest, accusing him of sexually exploiting upcoming wrestlers, together with a minor.
The wrestlers, who’re emphasising the necessity for a girl chief, are reportedly demanding open and honest elections throughout the WFI. Additionally, they’ve said that they’re in opposition to Brij Bhushan Singh or any of his members of the family collaborating within the federation. The wrestlers have as soon as once more known as for Brij Bhushan Singh to be taken into custody.
Wrestlers Protest: 5 Demands Made By Protesting Wrestlers
1. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ought to be led by a girl, the wrestlers have urged.
2. Brij Bhushan Singh and nobody from his household ought to be part of the wrestling federation.
3. The wrestlers who’re protesting have demanded “free and fair” elections for the wrestling organisation, whose management has been charged of corruption and poor administration.
4. The wrestlers have additionally requested for the cancellation of the FIR that was filed in opposition to them for allegedly breaking the legislation and order in relation to a struggle that occurred at Jantar Mantar on April 28.
5. The wrestlers reiterated their requires Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s arrest over alleged sexual harassment prices.
Earlier, Farmers’ Body Bhartiya Kisan Union, which has come out in help of the wrestlers, has known as off its June 9 protest after the athletes met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday.
Why Are Wrestler’s Protesting?
The wrestlers have been protesting in opposition to Brij Bhushan, demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of seven girls wrestlers, together with a minor. So far, two FIRs have been lodged in opposition to Brij Bhushan, and he has been booked underneath the POCSO Act.
