Sexual harassment case: WFI chief changes colour, ready to resign if PM Modi or BJP ask

BJP MP and head of the nation’s wrestling federation, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has come under pressure following allegations of sexual harassment made by prominent wrestlers, has reiterated that the claims are baseless but has also stated that he is willing to resign if Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the BJP ask him to.

Opposition parties are now requesting that the PM call the MP to resign after accusing the BJP leadership of protecting the WFI chief despite the severe charges.

“Why will (Prime Minister) Modi ji ask me to (resign?” asked Mr Singh. and I’ll do it if he asks me to. If Modi ji or the party wants me to resign), I will if my party is suffering as a result of me or if its reputation is being damaged.

Leading wrestlers across the nation, such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, have been demonstrating at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past week. In response to charges of sexual harassment made against Mr Singh by multiple wrestlers, including a minor, they have been calling for action.

The Delhi Police have filed two cases against Mr Singh following the recent allegations of sexual harassment. On a minor’s complaint, one of them was filed under the strict Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Several Opposition leaders have shown their sympathy for them, because Karnataka assembly polls are on the cards, so it has taken a political turnout.