DKS shares tweet as WFI chief faces chargesheet

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar recently shared a news report on Twitter, stating that the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), have been substantiated.

The chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police states that Singh is liable to be prosecuted and punished for offences of sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking.

Shivakumar expressed his satisfaction that the truth has been revealed for all to see. Six wrestlers have accused Singh of sexually harassing them, including inappropriate touching and stalking. 15 witnesses have corroborated the allegations.

Shivakumar emphasised the significant sacrifices these wrestlers made to have their voices heard, describing the backlash they faced as “unbelievably ridiculous.”

These wrestlers endured mockery, vilification, and online trolling while bravely speaking out against the grave injustice they experienced. The wrestlers had staged protests on multiple occasions, most notably in May when prominent athletes were detained by the Delhi Police.

Following this, criminal charges were filed against them. Shivakumar asked pertinent questions, raising concerns about whether the top sports administrator will finally be held accountable for his actions.

Additionally, he questioned whether the ruling party in the country will take concrete actions that match their “Beti Bachao” (Save the Daughter) campaign.

“The price paid by our wrestlers just to get their voice heard is unbelievably ridiculous. They were mocked, vilified, trolled for calling out the injustice done to them. Today, when the truth has come out for all to see, with the wrestlers vindicated, will the culprit finally be taken to task? Will the ruling regime finally walk the talk on ‘Beti Bachao’?” asked Shivakumar in a tweet. (PTI)