Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic Gold Medalist, and Kapil Dev, World Cup-winning captain, lend their support to the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar. Neeraj Chopra said that it “hurts” him to see our athletes on the streets.
Why Are Wrestlers Protesting At Jantar Mantar?
Indian wrestlers take their fight for justice to The Supreme Court of India, seeking a fair investigation into s*xual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. There are seven women who filed their complaints against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Connaught Place police station. However, no action has been taken yet.
The protestors who called off the protest in January after receiving assurance from the Sports Ministry now resume agitation. The protestors claim that they will not leave until and unless the police file an FIR in the case. Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games, said, “We will not believe anyone blindly. Last time we were misled. We hope this time there is no politics in this case.”
Olympic medalist, Bajrang Punia, said, “This time, all parties are welcome to join our protest whether it is BJP, Congress, AAP, or any other party. We are not affiliated with any party.”
Neeraj Chopra’s Stance
Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic Gold Medalist, joined hands supporting the protestors. He tweeted,
“It hurts me to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud. As a nation, we are responsible for safeguarding the integrity and dignity of every individual, athlete or not. What’s happening should never happen. This is a sensitive issue and must be dealt with in an impartial and transparent manner. Pertaining authorities must take quick action in order to ensure that justice is served.”
Kapil Dev’s Stance
Similarly, Kapil Dev, World-Cup winning captain, shared his views on the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar by sharing a story on Instagram. He posted a photo of Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia with the caption, “Will they ever get justice?”
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