Wrestlers Protest: As criticism of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh grows in response to allegations of sexual harassment made by female wrestlers, he will address a rally in his constituency Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. On June 11, to commemorate the conclusion of PM Narendra Modi’s nine-year term, the head of the Indian Wrestling Federation will address the crowd in Colonelganj, Gonda.
However, according to sources, this will be a massive rally to demonstrate his strength and power as the number of people speaking out in favour of the wrestlers grows. Several well-known wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, have been protesting Singh’s alleged sexual exploitation since April 23.
He had previously requested permission from the district administration to organise a protest in Ayodhya on June 5. Then, Singh said that the continuing police investigation into the wrestlers’ charges against him was the reason he had delayed the “Jan Chetna Maharally” at the Ram Katha Park for “a few days.”
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In a Facebook post, Singh said, “My dear well wishers! With your support, I have served as a member of the Lok Sabha for the last 28 years. I have tried to unite people of all castes, communities and religions, while being in the ruling party or in opposition. It is for these reasons that my political opponents and their parties have levelled false allegations against me.”
“In the present situation, some political parties are trying to disturb the social harmony by promoting provincialism, regionalism and caste conflict by holding rallies at various places,” Singh said.
Explaining the reasons for holding the seers’ meet, the BJP MP had said, “It was decided to organise a ‘Sant Sammelan’ at Ayodhya on June 5 to deliberate on the evil spreading in the entire society. But now that the police are investigating the allegations (levelled by wrestlers) and respecting the directions of the Supreme Court, the ‘Jan Chetna Maharally’ on June 5, and ‘Ayodhya Chalo’ programme have been postponed for a few days.”
“My well-wishers from all religions, castes and regions have supported me on this issue. So, I express my gratitude to everyone and assure that I and my family will always be indebted to you,” Singh, an MP from Kaiserganj, said.
Charges against Brij Bhushan
Two FIRs have been filed by the Delhi Police against Singh. The FIRs that were filed in response to accusations made by six female wrestlers and the father of a minor detail several claimed instances of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, groping, stalking, and intimidation by Singh during a ten-year period at various times and locations, including abroad.
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