Kapil Sibal Questions PM Modi’s ‘silence’ Over Wrestlers’ Protest

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” over allegations of sexual harassment against WFI President Brij Bhushan Charan Singh and questioned whether the accused was too important in the elections in Uttar Pradesh to be removed from office until it is investigated. . more.

Sibal’s attack on the government came a day after Delhi police recorded the statements of seven female wrestlers in connection with the cases filed against Indian Wrestling Federation chief Singh.

On 28 April, Delhi Police registered two FIRs regarding sexual harassment allegations filed by female wrestlers against the WFI President.

Sibal, a prominent lawyer, has represented wrestlers in the Supreme Court. Sibal said in a tweet: “Brej Bhushan; 2 police wrestlers: Prosecution: Under the pretense of breathing, I touched…… My question: Is he so important to UP Elections that he cannot be removed as UP President until the investigation is over.” “And what about your motto?”: “beti bachao “….why PM, HM are silent?” said the former union minister.

According to the police, one of the cases against WFI President Singh was registered under IPC Sections 354 (criminal assault or coercion of a woman with intent to enrage her), 354A (sexual harassment), and 354D (stalking), while the other was registered. Under Section 10 of the POCSO Act.

Several wrestlers protested against Jantar Mantar, calling on the government to make public the findings of the censorship committee that investigated the sexual harassment charges against Singh. The wrestlers resumed their sit-in last week and have confirmed that they will not leave the protest site until Singh is arrested.

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