Wrestlers Protest Celebrities Reaction Protesting wrestlers get support from film fraternity

Mumbai: Film personalities Swara Bhaskar, Pooja Bhatt and Onir have come out in support of the wrestlers who have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, saying it is “shameful” to see the athlete fighting for justice. Is. Several national award-winning wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since Sunday, demanding that the government make public the findings of the committee probing the sexual harassment allegations against Singh. The Delhi Police said on Friday that an FIR would be lodged against Singh. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is also a Member of Parliament of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Actress Bhaskar said it was shameful to see Singh, a BJP MP, being “constantly patronized by the government”. He tweeted, “Shameful that our top international athlete was forced to protest on the streets against sexual harassment, but the government continues to protect the accused BJP MP. Singh should be sacked and probed.” Actress-filmmaker Bhatt criticized Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha, tweeting, “This is not retaliation. She is telling the truth as to what happened to her..” When asked whether the IOA will approach the wrestlers as they are determined to protest till their demands are met, Usha had said, “There should be some discipline. . Instead of coming to us, they went straight to the streets. It is not good for the game.

“Dear Supreme Leader. You have taken your selfie. It’s time to be selfless,” actor Prakash Raj posted with the hashtags “Just asking”, “I stand by my champion” ..would you do it?” Filmmaker Onir wrote, “It is a shame that there is so much resistance to justice for so many female athletes. Shameful.” Actor Sonu Sood said he is hopeful that “the country’s sportspersons will surely win the fight against injustice”.