Wrestlers protest HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Police to provide security to complainants

The oversight committee constituted to probe the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not reached any conclusion and the committee report has been submitted to Delhi police, said sources.

He said, "Modi ji jailed the one who taught the children of the poor and hugged the one who exploited women players?"

"Those who love our country, whether they're from Congress, AAP or BJP and even if not affiliated with any party, must take off and come here to extend support to them (wrestlers)...we will provide all the support to these athletes but I request Central govt to not cut off their water, electricity & other basic facilities," said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. 

Delhi CM arrives at Jantar Mantar where wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and extends support

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat slammed  Babita Phogat saying, "If you cannot stand with protesting women wrestlers, then I request you to not weaken our protest. It has taken years for us to speak against the abusers. Being a woman, you should understand our pain."

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday made it clear that he wont resign right now as it would mean accepting the allegations levelled against him.

The Delhi Police will provide security to seven wrestlers, including a minor, who have come forward with allegations of sexual exploitation against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said an official.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday hit out at Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment levelled by seven women wrestlers, and said the accused "has no conscience".
Senior advocate Sibal is appearing for the wrestlers in the Supreme Court.
In a tweet, Sibal said, "Wrestler Protest: Electricity and Water cut off but they will wrestle and succeed. While the accused has no conscience to wrestle with!"

Former India wrestler Babita Phogat on Saturday suggested her juniors to stay alert of the political parties who were extending support to the agitating wrestlers against WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh. In a social media post, she asserted the players are self-made and they should not involve politics in their fight.

Delhi Police will record the statement of the minor who had complained of sexual misconduct by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.

According to the sources, Delhi Police will provide security to the agitating wrestlers.

This came a day after it was alleged that the police had snatched basic facilities like electricity and drinking water from the protest site. 

Minutes after Wrestling Foundation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleged that the agitation is politically motivated, Olymoic medal winner Sakshi Malik refuted the claims and said, "We do not support any political party."

AAP leaders on Friday extended support to the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Foundation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure they get justice.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Jantar Mantar on Saturday.

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, while addressing a press conference, said he is innocent and added 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," he added.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed solidarity with protesting wrestlers after meeting them at Jantar Mantar here on Saturday and called for the removal of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment levelled by women grapplers.

The Congress general secretary accused the government of "protecting" Singh. Calling for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief's ouster from the post, Priyanka Gandhi said, "See, there are serious allegations against this person, he should first resign and be removed from the post. Till he is in that post, he will continue to exert pressure and keep destroying people's careers."

"If that person is there on a post through which he can destroy the careers of wrestlers and exert pressure, then what is the meaning of FIRs and investigation," she said.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers reached Connaught Place police station in New Delhi. Earlier on Friday, police registered two FIRs against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh following allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers.