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5 nations roped in on ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh case

Delhi Police is learnt to have written to wrestling federations of around five countries seeking information related to allegations of sexual harassment levelled by wrestlers against the Wrestling..
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Wrestlers' protest: WFI elections to be held on July 4; Brij Bhushan's son, son-in-law eligible

The state units can nominate only those representatives who are members of their executive bodies, according to the WFI constitution.
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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh roadshow 'backed by host of BJP MLAs'


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Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in show of strength, says will fight Lok Sabha elections again

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh announced Sunday he would contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from the same seat without specifying if it..
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'Govt is trying to...': Vinesh Phogat makes big statement amid sexual harassment allegations against Brij Bhushan

The wrestlers have been demanding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's arrest since they resumed their agitation against him on April 23 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
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Will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Kaiserganj constituency, says Brij Bhushan


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'Kaiserganj se chunav ladunga': Brij Bhushan announces bid for Lok Sabha polls

BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest.
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'Victims should be ready to record assault': Kapil Sibal slams police for asking wrestlers to give photo, video proofs

In a tweet, Sibal said, "Brij Bhushan investigation: Police wants video, audio, call recordings, WhatsApp chats as proof. Now victims should be ready to click on the camera and have someone ready to..
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Cops take wrestler to WFI office to recreate events

Tying up one of the last remaining parts of their investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and..
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No offence of hate speech made out against protesting wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court

The Delhi Police filed an action taken report (ATR) before a Delhi court on a plea seeking an FIR against wrestlers for allegedly making "false allegations" against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan..
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Wrestlers protest: Delhi Police SIT likely to submit investigation report next week, WFI elections to be held by June 30

The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation till June 15 after the government assured them of filing a chargesheet against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Wrestlers' protest: Delhi Police visits WFI chief Brij Bhushan's UP home, records statements of associates, employees

In connection with the complaint brought against the BJP MP, the Delhi Police are gathering evidence and will present a report to the court as a result.
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Some hope for wrestlers, but ‘immediate arrest of Brij Bhushan ruled out’

In a dramatic turn of events, the protesting wrestlers have reengaged with the government for a resolution of the standoff over their demand for arresting former Wrestling Federation of India chief..
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Wrestlers' protest: BJP MP Brij Bhushan to address party rally on June 11

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief will now speak at a party event on June 11 in the Kaiserganj neighbourhood of Katra.
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'Sabka saath nahin, Brij Bhushan ka saath': Kapil Sibal's dig at govt

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP being "silent" over the sexual harassment charges levelled by wrestlers against outgoing Wrestling..
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Arrest WFI chief by June 9: Khap mahapanchayat serves ultimatum to government

Turning up the heat on Friday, a sarvjatiya khap mahapanchayat held at Kurukshetra served an ultimatum to the government to arrest Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan..
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Sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief: Chargesheet soon, want justice for wrestlers, says Anurag Thakur

Denying allegations that action was not taken against WFI ex-chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing women wrestlers because he is a BJP MP, minister of sports and youth..
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Bansuri Swaraj responds to charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, says this about BJP

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of the late Sushma Swaraj, addressed her first press conference after taking over as the co-convener of the Delhi BJP's legal cell.
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Amid wrestlers' protest, Ayodhya rally in support of Brij Bhushan postponed

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing some women wrestlers, on Friday said that a June 5 'mega rally' in Ayodhya in his..
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UP: Ayodhya administration denies permission for BJP MP Brij Bhushan's 'maha rally'

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been denied permission from the Ayodhya district administration to organise a rally on June 5.
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'Pulled t-shirt, put hand on chest': Here's what wrestlers FIR against Brij Bhushan says

At least 10 instances of sexual harassment, including cases of inappropriate touching, and molestation against Brij Bhushan and around 2 instances of demanding "sexual favours" in place of professional..
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Doesn't sound real: Kapil Sibal on WFI chief's 'will hang myself if charges proved' remark

The swipe by Sibal, a senior advocate who represented the protesting wrestlers in the Supreme Court, came a day after Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges levelled by..
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'Wrestlers should wait for Delhi Police to conclude investigation': Union sports minister Anurag Thakur

Brij Bhushan Singh, meanwhile, responded to the protesting wrestlers' allegations and said that he would 'hang' himself if allegations against him are proven.
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Wrestlers protest: Not enough evidence against Brij Bhushan Singh, say Delhi Police sources

"Till now, we have not found sufficient evidence to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh. Within 15 days we'll be filing our report in court. It could be in the form of a chargesheet or a final report. There is..
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Wrestlers' protest: Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and others call off medal immersion, know why

The wrestlers have been protesting for over a month now against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations.
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Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia to throw medals in Ganga at 6 pm, sit on hunger strike at India Gate

At 6 o'clock, wrestlers protesting Brij Bhushan Singh over charges of sexual harassment plan to throw their medals into the Ganga in Haridwar.
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Ready for narco test if...: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's challenge to wrestlers

Bajrang and Vinesh are among the wrestlers who have been protesting against Brij Bhushan for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.
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Wrestlers vs WFI chief: Delhi Police forms SIT to probe sexual harassment case

The Delhi Police has also recorded WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's statement
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NHRC notice to sports ministry over panel's 'absence' in federations to address sexual harassment charges

The notices come at a time when several wrestlers are protesting at Jantar Mantar here demanding the sacking and arrest of WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Wrestlers' protest: AAP workers stage protest in Nagpur, demanding arrest of BJP MP, WFI chief

AAP workers staged protest in Maharashtra's Nagpur city to demand the arrest of BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Wrestlers' protest: Farmers make way to Delhi borders; Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat confident in khap panchayat

The Delhi police has tightened security across Delhi borders as farmers attempt to enter to city to express solidarity with protesting wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan.
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Wrestlers' protest: 2 athletes accuse Brij Bhushan Singh of touching breasts, belly during warm ups

After the Supreme Court intervened, the Delhi Police lodged two FIRs against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Know what are the allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan.
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Wrestlers protest expanding like Shaheen Bagh ... forces behind 'Tukde Tukde gang' seem to be involved: Brij Bhushan Singh


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Hang me but wrestling activity should not stop: WFI chief Brij Bhushan


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Wrestlers' protest: Brij Bhushan alleges conspiracy by Deependar Hooda, Bajranj Punia; to make big revelation soon

After being accused of sexual harassment by wrestlers, Brij Bhushan is currently in the centre of a maelstrom as wrestlers call for both his arrest and dismissal from the WFI.
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Wrestlers protest news: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt for protecting WFI chief Brij Bhushan, says 'he will continue..'

The wrestlers have been protesting since Sunday at Jantar Mantar, calling for Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to be fired and charged with illegal sexual exploitation and harassment.
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Wrestling body chief says ready for probe but ‘won’t resign as a criminal’

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is also BJP MP from Kaiserganj, UP, said on Saturday he was “innocent” regarding the sexual harassment allegations against him and..
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'Resignation is not a big deal but...': WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on ongoing wrestlers' protest

Earlier on Saturday, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the wrestlers at the Jantar Mantar. To this, Brij Bhushan said, "I have been saying from the beginning that some..
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Sexual harassment complaints: 2 FIRs registered against Wrestling Federation of India chief, 1 of them under Pocso

Delhi Police on Friday registered two separate FIRs against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on complaints of sexual harassment levelled by some female wrestlers. The first..
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Exclusive: Brij Bhushan reacts to ongoing wrestlers' protest, says 'will accept SC's decision'

Despite the accusations made against him, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh said that he will accept the decision of Supreme Court in this matter.
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Wrestlers say won't leave protest site till Singh is arrested; unfair to cast aspersions on integrity of oversight committee: Ministry

Welcoming the filing of an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the group of protesting wrestlers led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Friday, said that they will continue with..
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Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police to lodge FIR against Brij Bhushan in sexual abuse case

The apex court was hearing a petition filed by the top women wrestlers alleging Brij Bhushan had sexually assaulted them when the Delhi Police notified the Apex Court about the FIR.
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Who is Brij Bhushan Singh, BJP MP accused of sexual harassment by India's leading wrestlers?

The top wrestlers asked that the Centre make public the results of the oversight panel that investigated sexual harassment claims against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of the BJP.
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Protest not good for India’s image, says P T Usha; wrestlers ‘dismayed’

IOA president P T Usha on Thursday criticised the wrestlers for going public with their protest demanding filing of an FIR and arrest of sidelined Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) president,..
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Need an initial probe before FIR against Wrestling Federation of India president based on wrestlers' complaint: Police

The Delhi Police on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it was ready to register an FIR, based on the sexual harassment complaint filed by seven national-level women wrestlers, against Wrestling..
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SC asks Delhi Police: Why no FIR on wrestlers’ complaint?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Delhi Police to respond within three days to a petition accusing it of not registering an FIR based on sexual harassment complaints by seven national-level female..
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Why no FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Supreme Court asks Delhi police

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi police on a plea of seven women wrestlers alleging non-registration of an FIR on their sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP and WFI president..
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Wrestlers protest against WFI chief: SAI representatives visit Jantar Mantar to talk with protesting wrestlers

After a protest led by some prominent wrestlers of the country, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the formation of an 'oversight committee' to probe allegations levelled against..
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Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting in Delhi? Know sexual assault allegations against WFI's Brij Bhushan

Top Indian wrestlers, including Asian Games and Commonwealth winners, are now protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan and here's the reason why.
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'7 wrestlers, 1 minor sexually harassed by WFI Chief Brij Bhushan, no action yet': Wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar

Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia have resumed protest against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
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