Vinesh Phogat, the prominent Indian wrestler, has reportedly received a show-cause notice from the Indian Railways following her recent meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Vinesh, a gold medalist at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, is employed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Railways.
Source:- news 18
The show-cause notice is believed to be linked to Vinesh’s meeting with Rahul Gandhi, which took place amid ongoing protests by Indian wrestlers, including herself, against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The wrestlers have been protesting against Singh for several months, demanding his arrest over allegations of sexual harassment.
Source:- BBC news
Rahul Gandhi met Vinesh and other protesting wrestlers in Delhi to express his support for their cause, emphasizing the need for justice and fair treatment. However, the Railways, which employs Vinesh, has questioned her participation in political activities, as government employees are typically restricted from engaging in political activities under the rules of conduct.
The notice issued to Vinesh reportedly seeks clarification regarding her attendance at the meeting and her participation in the protests. It asks her to explain how her actions comply with the service rules governing her position in the Railways.
This development has sparked widespread debate, with supporters of the wrestlers and human rights advocates questioning the legitimacy of the notice and advocating for the rights of government employees to express themselves on social issues. Meanwhile, Vinesh and her fellow athletes continue to press for justice and accountability, remaining steadfast in their protest against what they perceive as an abuse of power by the WFI leadership.
The situation highlights the complex intersection of sports, politics, and civil rights in India, with many watching closely to see how the matter will unfold.
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