Wrestlers' Protest Day 7 Updates: Grapplers continue their battle as top politicians make a beeline

Wrestlers' Protest: Babita Phogat slams politicians for misusing the stage

Babita Phogat - who has been facing criticism from her cousin Vinesh for diluting their protest - shared a video on her Twitter handle and said politicians should refrain from using the wrestlers' protest for their political gains. Babita tweeted, “Sportspersons like us, who rose from bottom to top, are capable of fighting our own battles. (Politicians) must not misuse the stage for political purposes. Some leaders are misusing the wrestlers' stage to shine their own political careers. Athletes must remember that we belong to the entire nation."

🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/yWmUD5Hriv

— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) April 29, 2023

Wrestlers' Protest LIVE Updates: Brij Bhushan's lies exposed?

While addressing the press conference, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that he didn't attend the wrestling trials earlier this month in Gonda. However, the video from NNIS Sports shows the BJP MP was present there during the medal ceremony.

🙏🙏 Sachaii medal na pehnane ki https://t.co/4gbsgSe2v1

— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) April 29, 2023

LIVE Wrestlers Protest: All these women athletes should get justice

Kejriwal said at the protest site: All these women players who have brought laurels to the country are our daughters; they must get justice. No matter how powerful the accused is, he should be given the harshest punishment.

Wrestlers' Protest LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal slams Centre

The Delhi CM - who has used the same protest site in the past - has lauded the wrestlers for putting up a fight against the system and even urged fellow Indians to arrive at Jantar Mantar to support the wrestlers.

केंद्र सरकार इतनी निर्दयी मत बने कि बच्चों का खाना बंद कर दो, इनकी बिजली-पानी काट दो

दिल्ली का मुख्यमंत्री होने के नाते, मैं इन खिलाड़ियों के लिए जो बनेगा, वो करूँगा।

-CM @ArvindKejriwal #KejriwalStandsWithChampions pic.twitter.com/HLzX5o2uGS

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) April 29, 2023

LIVE Wrestlers' Protest: Don't trouble us - Vinesh Phogat urges authorities

At the Press Conference, Vinesh Phogat (who has fever since last night) also spoke about the actions of Delhi Police last night. She urged, "We request the authorities to not trouble us with such antics and provide us with basic requirements at the site at least."

Wrestlers' Protest LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal joins protesting wrestlers

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has also arrived at Jantar Mantar to express solidarity with the protesting wrestlers in their fight against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers have also accused Delhi Police of troubling them.

Wrestlers Protest Updates Live: Bhaichung Bhutia supports agitation

Football legend Bhaichung Bhutia also took to Twitter and extended his support to the protesting wrestlers. Bhutia's Twitter post read, “It is extremely sad to see our athletes who have made India proud time and again have to sit on the streets to seek justice. Every sportsperson gives their sweat and blood for the country and the minimum they deserve is dignity and justice. As a former athlete and a father of two daughters, it breaks my heart to hear about the sexual harassment against women wrestlers... I stand in solidarity with the brave athletes protesting at Jantar Mantar. It's time we put an end to this heinous crime and ensure a safe and secure environment for women in sport."

I stand in solidarity with my sisters @Phogat_Vinesh, @SakshiMalik, and all others who are fighting for justice. pic.twitter.com/sn2dudMRcD

— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) April 29, 2023

Who's leaking information to Brij Bhushan? Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Punia said, "We want to know who’s leaking information to Brij Bhushan. This fight is for the daughters of the country. He should first respond to the allegations. I want to first ask Brij Bhushan how he knew that a minor hadn’t given a statement to the committee but to the police. Who has given him the details?.

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Rift Within Phogat Family

Vinesh Phogat slams cousin Babita Phogat for diluting her protest. Vinesh tweeted, "If you can't stand with protesting women wrestlers, then I request you with folded hands that at least don't weaken our protest. It has taken years for us to speak against the abusers. Being a woman, you should understand our pain."

अगर पीड़ित महिला पहलवालों के हक़ में नहीं खड़ी हो सकती तो बबीता बहन आपसे हाथ जोड़कर विनती है कि हमारे आंदोलन को कमज़ोर तो मत करो

सालों लगे हैं महिला पहलवानों को अपने उत्पीड़क के ख़िलाफ़ आवाज़ उठाने में

आप भी महिला हैं और हमारा दर्द समझने की कोशिश करो । 🙏🙏 https://t.co/cfk9W1yTvj

— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) April 29, 2023

LIVE Wrestlers Protest: Oversight Committee report inconclusive

The oversight committee that was constituted to probe the allegations levelled by women wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not reached any conclusion and the report of the committee has been submitted to Delhi police: Sources were quoted by ANI

Have faith in judiciary: Brij Bhushan

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said at a press conference on Saturday: "I am innocent and 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 Supreme Court."

Wrestlers Protest Live Updates: Sections under which FIRs have been booked

Delhi Police handed over a copy of one FIR to wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat at Connaught Place Police Station. They have registered one FIR under sections 354, 354(A), 354(D) and 34 of the IPC. Copy of other FIR not provided to us (as it will be given only to the victim family): Narendra Hooda, lawyer of wrestlers.

जब देश की बेटियां मेडल जीतकर आती हैं तो हम सभी गर्व करते हैं, लेकिन आज जब वही बेटियां न्याय के लिए सड़क पर बैठी हैं तो कोई सुनने को तैयार नहीं।

ऐसे में जरूरी है कि आरोपी को पद से हटाया जाए ताकि वो पद का दुरुपयोग कर खिलाड़ियों पर दबाव न बनाए।

साथ ही जो FIR दर्ज हुई है उसकी कॉपी… pic.twitter.com/LYV6Le0yiA

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 29, 2023

LIVE Wrestlers Protest: Not Supporting Political Party - Sakshi

After Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleged Congress and some industrialists are running a smear campaign against him, wrestler Sakshi Malik was asked by media persons about the same at Jantar Mantar. She informed that wrestlers are not supporting any political party.

#WATCH | "We do not support any political party," says wrestler Sakshi Malik as they protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/ZCWsV8SYxe

— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2023

Wrestlers Protest Live Updates: Why 2nd FIR copy was not given to wrestlers

Delhi Police informed that they have given one copy of the FIR to the wrestlers. But the copy of FIR which has been registered under POCSO not given to wrestlers, as it will be given only to the family of the victim - who is a minor.

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Oversight Committee report submitted to Delhi Police

The oversight committee that was constituted to probe the allegations levelled by women wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not reached any conclusion and the report of the committee has been submitted to Delhi police: Sources were quoted by ANI

LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams Modi Government

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was thanked by agitating wrestlers for visiting the protest site and standing in their support. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Centre and said the humiliation of wrestlers amounts to the humiliation of the entire nation.

🙏🏽 https://t.co/fNkvK6rkCs

— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) April 29, 2023

LIVE Wrestlers Protest: Delhi Police to record statement of minor

As per reports, Delhi Police will record the statement of the minor wrestler who had complained of sexual misconduct by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. The FIR has been registered under POCSO by Delhi Police. The Police will also be providing security to the protesting wrestlers as the Supreme Court had directed them to do an assessment of wrestlers' security.

Wrestlers Protest LIVE - Brij Bhushan: I am MP not because of Vinesh Phogat

At a press conference, WFI President said, “Every day they (wrestlers) are coming with their new demands. They demanded FIR, FIR was registered and now they are saying that I should be sent to jail and resign from all posts. I am MP because of the people of my constituency and not because of Vinesh Phogat. Only one family and Akhara (are protesting) & 90% of players of Haryana are with me.”

#WATCH | I have been saying from the beginning that some industrialists and Congress are behind this protest. This is not a protest by wrestlers: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh pic.twitter.com/LID21jnwqL

— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2023

LIVE Wrestlers Protest: Brij Bhushan maintains his stance

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said at a press conference on Saturday: "I am innocent and 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 Supreme Court."