Mahavir Phogat, former wrestler and the daddy of Geeta and Babita Phogat, has prolonged assist to the wrestlers protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and demanded motion towards the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment towards him.
Mahavir turned a family title after Bollywood star Aamir Khan performed his character in his blockbuster movie ‘Dangal’. The Dronacharya awardee, nonetheless, stated he doesn’t anticipate a lot from the actors, India At the moment reported.
“I don’t have expectations from any stars but when he (Aamir Khan) tweets in assist, we want it,” India At the moment quoted Mahavir as saying.
It’s to be famous that Aamir Khan give up Twitter in 2021 to focus extra on his work.
His feedback got here even many on social media questioning the actor’s silence over the problem.
Mahavir additionally claimed that Babita Phogat can also be a part of this combat.
Three-time Commonwealth Video games champion Vinesh Phogat lately attacked her cousin and BJP chief Babita Phogat, a former grappler, who had suggested the wrestlers to combat their battle on their very own and avoid sharing the stage with political leaders.
“There was a dharna in January as properly. We needed to tell the sports activities minister, BJP chief JP Nadda and Union dwelling minister Amit Shah concerning the state of affairs. They’d have resolved the problem. A committee was shaped (to probe the costs) but it surely didn’t do justice and no report was filed,” Mahavir instructed the information channel.
“There isn’t any politics over the problem. The allegation that my household is attempting to usurp energy is fake. Our household is collectively. We received’t take any place in WFI,” he added.
On Saturday, the WFI chief stated if he resigned from his submit it will imply that he has accepted the allegations which have been raised by the wrestlers.
The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs towards Singh over allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation of feminine wrestlers by him. He additionally stated that 90 per cent of Haryana gamers stand with him whereas just one wrestling household continues to protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Earlier on April 26, Wrestlers held a candle march at Jantar Mantar urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take heed to their ‘Mann Ki Baat’.