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Brij Bhushan Singh On FIRs Against Him

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday addressed the media on the ongoing protests against him by the Wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Talking to the press a day after Delhi police registered two FIRs against him on sexual harassment complaints of female wrestlers, Singh said that he was innocent and ready to face a probe in the matter. He added that he has full faith in the Supreme Court and would respect the top court's order.

"I am innocent and ready to face the investigation. I am ready to cooperate with the investigative agency.  I have full faith in the judiciary and I respect the order of the SC," Singh said.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the wrestlers protesting against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar on Saturday and questioned the government.

She said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is worried about these wrestlers, then why has he not talked to them or met them yet. "I don't have any expectations from the PM, because if he is worried about these wrestlers, then why has he not talked to them or met them yet? Why the govt is trying to save him (Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh...,"

Delhi AAP ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda met the wrestlers on Friday. Delhi Police on Friday filed two FIRs against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on charges of sexual harassment levelled against him by seven women wrestlers, news agency PTI reported. Brijbhushan Sharan Singh told the news agency PTI on Friday that he would cooperate with the Delhi Police's investigation.

The first FIR against the WFI chief pertains to allegations of a minor wrestler and was registered under POCSO Act, while the second was related to outraging modesty.

14:56 PM (IST)  •  08 May 2023

Farmers Were In Hurry To Reach Dharna Site: Cops

Delhi Police said, "A group of farmers were escorted to Delhi's Jantar Mantar. At entry barricades, they were in a hurry to reach the dharna site in which some of them climbed the barricades which fell down & were removed by them. The protestors at Jantar Mantar are being facilitated. Entry is being regulated through DFMD to ensure safety. Please remain peaceful and abide by the law."

11:52 AM (IST)  •  08 May 2023

Farmers Break Through Barricades At Jantar Mantar

Farmers break through police barricades as they join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

The wrestlers are demanding action against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

#WATCH | Farmers break through police barricades as they join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, Delhi

The wrestlers are demanding action against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. pic.twitter.com/k4d0FRANws

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2023

20:26 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2023

Protesting Wrestlers Hold Candlelight March At Jantar Mantar In Delhi

Protesting wrestlers hold a candlelight march at Jantar Mantar in Delhi The wrestlers are demanding action against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

#WATCH | Protesting wrestlers hold a candlelight march at Jantar Mantar in Delhi

The wrestlers are demanding action against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. pic.twitter.com/g0rhwBLlvy

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2023

14:26 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2023

Take Out Candle March Across Country: Bajrang Punia

Wrestler Bajrang Punia tweeted, “Take out a candle march in the whole country today at 7 o'clock in the evening, there is an appeal to the entire countrymen that in this fight for the justice of our daughters of India, they will.” 

आज शाम को 7 बजे पूरे देशवाशियों से अपील है की अपने भारत की बेटियों की न्याय की इस लड़ाई में एक साथ पूरे देश में कैंडल मार्च निकालेंगे 🙏#IStandWithMyChampions #WrestlersProtest #WeWantJustice pic.twitter.com/edyLeXQ9RW

— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) May 7, 2023

14:23 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2023

Heavy Traffic Jam At Delhi-UP Border

A heavy traffic jam was reportedly seen at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border as groups of farmers arrived at Jantar Mantar to support protesting wrestlers.

VIDEO | Traffic jam at Delhi-UP border amid heightened security in wake of groups of farmers arriving in the national capital to join wrestlers' protest. pic.twitter.com/Y9oX9oTjvY

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 7, 2023