WFI Case: Brij Bhushan Says Framing Of Charges 'Opened Doors For Me', Wrestlers Celebrate 'Victory'

Reacting to Delhi Rouse Court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against him, Brij Bhushan said the move has "opened doors for me".

Brij Bhushan reacts to Delhi court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against him.

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In response to the Delhi Rouse Court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against him, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan on Friday welcomed the development. He further said that the move has "opened doors" for him.  The BJP MP stated that the court has framed charges in the remaining cases. 

"Prima facie the court has framed the charges today. Except for one case, they have framed charges in the remaining cases. I welcome the decision of the judiciary and now doors have opened for me," Brij Bhushan told reporters. 

#WATCH | On Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court ordered framing of charges against him, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says, "Prima facie the court has framed the charges today. Except for one case, they have framed charges in the remaining cases. I welcome the decision of the judiciary… https://t.co/UadAOtUYAD pic.twitter.com/uvFkBor4qx

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Bajrang, Sakshi Celebrate 'Victory' For Women Wrestlers

The Delhi court's decision elicited praise from star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, who hailed it as a major 'victory' for women wrestlers across the nation. 

Sakshi, Rio Olympic bronze medalist, told ANI: "This is a step forward to our long struggle. This fight wasn't for ourselves but for the future generations. What we faced, should not be faced by the younger girls in the game. I welcome the court's decision. Earlier we were questioned for lack of evidence but now there is adequate evidence."

"We will fight the case till the accused is punished. Another thing which will not be acceptable to us till the end is that Sanjay Singh remains the President of the Wrestling Federation since he is a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh," she said, adding, "We fought against sexual harassment in the federation but the purpose was not solved. With the charges being framed against him, we have hope that there will be no more harassment in wrestling". 

Bajrang Punia, Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, took to X and said, "This is a big victory for the struggle of women wrestlers". 

"The daughters of the country have had to go through such difficult times, but this decision will provide relief. Those who trolled women wrestlers should also be ashamed. Satyamev Jayate," his post read further. 

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