Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Today, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik held a candle march at Jantar Mantar in Delhi as they continue their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Follow Wrestlers vs WFI Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
“We urge PM Modi to listen to our Mann Ki Baat. Even Smriti Irani ji is not listening to us. We are trying to show them the light through this candle march” Sakshi told to the media during the march.
‘What is the use of beti bachao, beti padhao if no one listens’ — Sakshi Malik’s emotional request to PM Modi and Smriti Irani#WrestlersProtest https://t.co/XOkyAX9SWO pic.twitter.com/fGMa9mm02S
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Wrestlers on Supreme Court case on WFI Chief
The wrestler said that no FIR has been filed after the wrestlers registered a complaint against the WFI and its chief on Friday.
“We trust Supreme Court that it will give us justice,” said Sakshi.
Delhi Police on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before lodging an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi Police, submitted before the Supreme Court that preliminary enquiry would be needed before lodging FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
Delhi Police apprised the court that the police felt that there were some issues which needed preliminary enquiry. However, Delhi Police clarified that it has no hesitation to lodge FIR immediately if the court orders.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the matter is scheduled to be heard on Friday and the bench will look at the entire material.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued notice to Delhi Police on the wrestler’s plea seeking an urgent hearing on a petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan.
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