NEW DELHI: Former WFI President and BJP chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has claimed that the wrestlers’ protests at Jantar Mantar in 2023 had been politically motivated.
Talking to reporters, Brij Bhushan accused the Hooda household of placing the honour of girls at stake for their very own achieve. Singh additionally drew a parallel to the Mahabharata, stating, “Through the Mahabharata, the Pandavas had put Draupadi on stake and misplaced.The nation has not forgiven the Pandavas for this until date. Equally, the Hooda household is not going to be forgiven for the gamble they’ve performed by placing the honour of our sisters and daughters at stake. In all three instances towards me, I’m exterior. Two instances are occurring in Lucknow.”
He additional mentioned that the protests weren’t genuinely in regards to the dignity of girls, because the wrestlers steadily left, leaving solely a household and a gaggle led by Deepender Singh Hooda.
In the meantime, wrestler Bajrang Punia prolonged his help for fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who’s contesting the Haryana meeting elections from Julana. Punia clarified that solely considered one of them would contest the election, and he’ll work inside the group, finishing up the tasks assigned by the social gathering’s ‘Excessive Command’.
When questioned about allegations that the wrestlers’ protests had been backed by Congress, Punia denied any political involvement on the time.
“Why had been we made to sit down on protest? Who had been they? Congress social gathering’s or another person’s? We had nothing to do with politics at the moment. We didn’t enable any politicians on our stage initially…It’s their job to set a story…There may be nothing like that.” he mentioned.
Punia expressed gratitude and hoped to obtain the identical love in politics that he acquired by way of wrestling. He emphasised his dedication to serving the individuals and dealing arduous on the grassroots degree.
The Haryana meeting elections are scheduled for October 5, with the final date for submitting nominations being September 12. The counting of votes will happen on October 8.
Talking to reporters, Brij Bhushan accused the Hooda household of placing the honour of girls at stake for their very own achieve. Singh additionally drew a parallel to the Mahabharata, stating, “Through the Mahabharata, the Pandavas had put Draupadi on stake and misplaced.The nation has not forgiven the Pandavas for this until date. Equally, the Hooda household is not going to be forgiven for the gamble they’ve performed by placing the honour of our sisters and daughters at stake. In all three instances towards me, I’m exterior. Two instances are occurring in Lucknow.”
He additional mentioned that the protests weren’t genuinely in regards to the dignity of girls, because the wrestlers steadily left, leaving solely a household and a gaggle led by Deepender Singh Hooda.
In the meantime, wrestler Bajrang Punia prolonged his help for fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who’s contesting the Haryana meeting elections from Julana. Punia clarified that solely considered one of them would contest the election, and he’ll work inside the group, finishing up the tasks assigned by the social gathering’s ‘Excessive Command’.
When questioned about allegations that the wrestlers’ protests had been backed by Congress, Punia denied any political involvement on the time.
“Why had been we made to sit down on protest? Who had been they? Congress social gathering’s or another person’s? We had nothing to do with politics at the moment. We didn’t enable any politicians on our stage initially…It’s their job to set a story…There may be nothing like that.” he mentioned.
Punia expressed gratitude and hoped to obtain the identical love in politics that he acquired by way of wrestling. He emphasised his dedication to serving the individuals and dealing arduous on the grassroots degree.
The Haryana meeting elections are scheduled for October 5, with the final date for submitting nominations being September 12. The counting of votes will happen on October 8.
