In response to the claim that no FIR has been lodged about the sexual harassment claim made by female wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, no notice has been given to the Delhi Police. The Mary Kom-led committee that the sports ministry appointed in January to look into the accusations turned in its findings in the first week of April, but no verdict has yet been made public.
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The players have sought backing from political parties, farmers’ and women’s organisations, as well as khaps, in contrast to their protest three months ago. Singh, the head of the heavyweight federation at the focus of the dispute, has maintained his innocence the entire time, calling it an instance of personal animosity.
He is not out of the running for another term out of any moral issues; rather, he is ineligible to run after serving three consecutive four-year terms as president. He continues to hold out hope for a new position inside the WFI, whose daily operations will now be overseen by an ad hoc committee of the Indian Olympic Association. Additionally, it is in charge of holding the elections for the executive committee.
The demonstrators have called for a fundamental reorganisation and believe that the federation is being mismanaged. In Indian sports, where the administrator’s writ extends far, it is a common accusation.
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The unpleasant controversy is a backlash for Indian wrestling, a bright spot in the fiercely competitive sporting world. With proper standards in place for grievance redress, transparency, consultation, and more effective communication, it should inject a much-needed dose of professionalism. It’s crucial that the truth is revealed.
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