Wrestlers Protest: Bajrang Punia has said that, he alongside Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat are forming two committees to advice them on the future course of action ahead of Asian Games 2023 and in their outgoing fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. The aggrieved wrestlers have taken this step after the Supreme Court closed proceedings on their plea even as Sports Minister Anurag Thakur requested them to have faith in the system, saying the investigation will make everything crystal clear. Follow Wrestlers Protest LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
“Vinesh is discussing it with the legal team. We will inform tomorrow. Today we made two committee — one is a 31-member committee and the second is a nine-member one.” said Punia on formation of the committee.
Khap panchayat, farmers and women organisations are there in 31 member committee. The nine-member committee will decide on the wrestling part,” said Bajrang Punia.
“I request the sports minister to come and stand on the side of truth.”
“We will restart our fight, maybe by going to the high court. This fight is not restricted to three wrestlers,” he added.
With the Delhi Police blocking the entry of more wrestlers to the protest site, only a few farmers could reach Jantar Mantar on Friday to extend their support.
“It feels like we are in prison. There are barricades on all sides. The police is also misleading our supporters. So many are sitting on the Delhi borders.”
“Our legal team and the mentors are still discussing the next move. We will let you know once we finalise something,” Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia had earlier told PTI.
Wrestlers Protest: Fight Moving to the High Court?
The wrestlers have the option of moving to a lower court or the Delhi High Court if they are not satisfied with the police investigation into the sexual harassment charges against the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brijbhushan.
The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the proceedings on the women wresters’ petition, saying the prayer for an FIR has been answered. The wrestlers said the apex court order was not a setback for them.
The Delhi Police has registered two FIRs, including one on POCSO Act, against Singh.
The police have also recorded statements of five wrestlers, including the minor.
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