NEW DELHI: Calls to arrest Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh became more acute on Sunday with more than 300 khap panchayat and several farmers‘ unions joining agitating wrestlers a Jantar Mantar.
Protesters gave the Center until May 21 to arrest Singh over allegations of sexual harassment against him. Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesman Rakesh Tikait, Khap Maham 24 boss Mehar Singh, Baldev Singh Sirsa (non-politician) of Sankyut Kisan Morcha and RLD joined the wrestlers during the dias.
Tikait said, “These fighters are the pride of the nation and we will support them at any cost. We will continue our silent protest with them. Let’s give the government until May 21st. However, if something happens to these fighters, we will rally national support in solidarity with them.”
Protesters gave the Center until May 21 to arrest Singh over allegations of sexual harassment against him. Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesman Rakesh Tikait, Khap Maham 24 boss Mehar Singh, Baldev Singh Sirsa (non-politician) of Sankyut Kisan Morcha and RLD joined the wrestlers during the dias.
Tikait said, “These fighters are the pride of the nation and we will support them at any cost. We will continue our silent protest with them. Let’s give the government until May 21st. However, if something happens to these fighters, we will rally national support in solidarity with them.”
