The tensions heightened on Sunday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with her cousin sister Sangeeta Phogat, and other players, made an attempt to breach the security barricades at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurating the new "temple of democracy".
Wrestlers protests: Delhi police have deployed security personnel in and around the city in huge numbers ahead of the peaceful march to be taken out by the protesting wrestlers and the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
Notably, several wrestlers have been staging a dharna at Jantar Mantar since April 23, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Noting that many VVIPs and other dignitaries are likely to attend the inauguration ceremony, the Delhi traffic police urged people to plan their journey accordingly and avoid the New Delhi district from 5:30 am to 3 pm.
New Parliament building inauguration: According to Delhi Police top sources, no permission has been given for Mahila panchayat yet. The protestors will not be allowed to hold Khap Panchayat as PM Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the new Parliament on the same day.
We have decided to hold a peaceful women's Maha Panchayat in front of the new Parliament on May 28, said protesting wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Sachin Pilot at wrestlers protest: Speaking to the media after meeting the protesting wrestlers, the Congress leader targeted the central government and questioned the delay in justice for protesting wrestlers.
Wrestlers protest: India's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, are staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar in the national capital, demanding the arrest of Singh for allegedly sexually harassing seven women grapplers.
Wrestlers protest update: Thakur added, "Supreme Court has given its judgement. Delhi Police has also registered an FIR and is recording statements. The magistrate is also registering statements. They must have faith in our law and order and end their protest."
Amarnath Yatra: The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction will organise a protest in Delhi against the collection of registration fees from pilgrims intending to visit the holy cave shrine of Amarnath.
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from court Tuesday as he appeared to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his angry supporters across the country.
Wrestlers protest update: The protesting wrestlers have made it clear that they won't move until they get justice and Brij Bhushan is removed as the WFI chief and put behind bars.
Earlier, PT Usha expressed her disappointment with the decision of protests by the wrestlers.
Wrestlers protest: The wrestlers have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since April 23. They have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is also a Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Uttar Pradesh.
Brij Bhushan Singh gets angry over wrestlers' statements in the inquiry committee. When asked questions related to the statement of women wrestlers recorded in front of the inquiry committee, he said to switch off the camera.
Wrestlers protest live updates: Over the last six days, the wrestlers have slept and trained at the protest site near Jantar Mantar in the national capital.
Wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar got their first victory today. Orders have been issued to file an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, president of the Wrestling Federation of India. But the surprising thing is that the players are not very happy with this decision.
An emotional message from BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is going viral on social media, watch the press conference of the wrestler sitting at Jantar Mantar LIVE.
Wrestlers protest: Indian wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik renewed protests against the WFI president, who has been accused of sexual harassment and intimidation.
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