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TopicBrij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Topic: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Sports Ministry forms oversight committee to probe wrestlers’ allegations against WFI chief

The ministry further said that the committee will also undertake the day-to-day administration of the WFI and revisit the issues raised by players.

‘Wrestlers’ protest like dharna of Shaheen Bagh’ — WFI chief Brij Bhushan refuses to resign

The agitating wrestlers have reached out to the Indian Olympic Association, demanding formation of an enquiry committee to probe allegations of sexual harassment against Bhushan.

‘Am an elected head,’ WFI chief refutes reports that he met Home Minister Amit Shah

Singh, who is also a BJP MP, said he is an elected president of the WFI and not heading the federation by 'the grace of some person’.

Wrestlers want IOA to form panel to probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

In a letter to IOA President P.T. Usha, wrestlers said they have been informed by several younger colleagues about the sexual harassment faced at the hands of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

WFI chief says will ‘expose political conspiracy’ after sexual exploitation charges against him

The development comes hours after some wrestlers had a late-night meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Thursday.

‘Don of all dons, murderer, wrestling reformer’ — WFI chief & MP Brij Bhushan’s colourful life

BJP MP & Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been accused of sexual assault. Some call him a 'reformer' for the sport, others say he only plays politics.

‘Speaking not allowed. Will be termed rebel’ — BJP MP lashes at Yogi govt on flood situation

Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims he never saw such shoddy preparation for floods. Gonda administration comes up with statement to give details of relief work.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.