Sports Minister asks to not politicise wrestlers’ protest, lists numerous requires fulfilled, says movement will in all probability be taken when chargesheet is filed in opposition to Brij Bhushan

On June 1, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said the federal authorities of India has fulfilled wrestlers’ requires as required. He added that the federal authorities is coping with the issue very sensitively.

He said, “We are handling this issue (wrestlers’ protest) very sensitively. Whatever the players demanded, we are doing all those things. The demanded enquiry, we got done. They asked for FIR, and Delhi Police filed it. They approached Supreme Court which asked them to approach District Magistrate. They demanded not to let Wrestling Federation of India officials be barred from performing any duties. That demand was also fulfilled. They demanded a subcommittee, and IOA made the subcommittee. Trials are being done by the subcommittee. Delhi Police is investigating the matter. Whatever they demanded has been fulfilled.”

#WATCH | Maharashtra: “We are coping with this case (wrestlers protest) very sensitively… Whatever the avid gamers demanded, we’re doing all these points. Necessary movement will in all probability be moreover taken as quickly as Delhi police file the chargesheet…To all these politicising this case, I would love… pic.twitter.com/kdpCGl8t08

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2023

He added, “I have to say that if the identical criticism is filed by any citizen of the nation, the police look at the matter. The movement is taken after the investigation. In this case, as properly, a fast-track investigation is underway. Several statements have been taken. Police will submit their report. Necessary movement will in all probability be moreover taken as quickly as Delhi police file the chargesheet. They [wrestlers] should sit up for the investigation to recuperate from.

“To all those politicising this issue, I would like to say that the law is equal for everyone and all the players are important to us. Modi government has improved the facilities to encourage sportspersons. The government has given respect to the players and everyone knows it. However, when it comes to the police investigation, it is being done. The discussion on the chargesheet will be done once it is filed,” he said.

‘Will hang myself if proven guilty even in one case’

Former WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh moreover interacted with the media and requested them to not put up pointless questions. He said, “You [reporters] know that Delhi Police is investigating the matter. You are also aware that on January 18, they started their protests for the first time. They made a few demands and later demanded other things. I can only say that they are repeatedly changing their demands and language.”

#WATCH | Former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says, “…First they (protesting wrestlers) had one other demand & later they demanded one factor else. They are altering their requires and language repeatedly. I had said that if even one case in opposition to me will get… pic.twitter.com/oKR1KtUQYx

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2023

“Earlier, I said if I am proven guilty even in one case, I will hang myself and I am sticking to the promise. No one will have to ask for it. Coming to what others are saying and what kind of ‘Panchayats’ they are organising, I have nothing to do with it. I have nothing to do with what anyone is saying. I am requesting you with folded hands, please wait for the police to finish their investigation. Whatever comes in the investigation, whatever path the judiciary shows me, I am walking on it.”Singh said. Earlier, he said in a Facebook Live session that if he is confirmed accountable even in a single case, he would cling himself.

He added, “I am not going to get anything by reacting to what others are saying. I will face whatever court and Delhi Police decide for me. If I am found guilty in the investigation, the judiciary will take action. I am requesting you not to ask unnecessary questions.”

Wrestlers protest

Wrestlers’ protests first started in January 2023. The wrestlers claimed there was mismanagement inside the federation and they also weren’t being dealt with properly. Later, they claimed Singh molested female wrestlers along with minors. A committee was normal with PT Usha on the pinnacle. Wrestlers demanded the addition of Babita Phogat which was obliged by the federal authorities. They submitted the report in April 2023 which is however to be made public.

In April 2023, wrestlers sat in protest as soon as extra. This time they centered on claims of molestation. FIR was registered by the police beneath associated sections of IPC and POCSO. While the protests should have ended following the FIR, they’ve grew to become political protests. Opposition occasions and farmer unions have extended assist to the protesting wrestlers who’re truly demanding Singh to be jailed with on the spot influence. They moreover tried to protest outdoor New Parliament Building as part of wrestlers’ protest nevertheless failed.