Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India chief, is facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers. The protesters have demanded his removal from his post and arrest. However, Singh has denied the allegations and claimed that Congress leader Deepender Hooda and wrestler Bajrang Punia were behind a conspiracy against him. He praised SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for not supporting the protesters and alleged that political parties, including Congress and AAP, had lent their support to the wrestlers.
The Delhi Police have registered two FIRs against Singh, one under the POCSO Act and the other for outraging modesty. Singh has said he is willing to resign if his resignation would make the protesters go back home. He accused the Opposition of using the protesters as “toys” and claimed that the allegations were leveled against him as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India and not as a BJP MP. The protesters have warned against using their platform for political gains and claimed that few people were trying to take their fight for justice in a different direction.
The allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh are serious, and they must be investigated thoroughly. The protesters have a right to demand justice, and their voices must be heard. At the same time, it is essential to ensure that the allegations are not politicized and that the investigation is fair and impartial. The authorities must take appropriate action to ensure that justice is served.
