Babita Phogat Controversy: Aspiring for WFI Presidency

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Sakshi Malik accused Babita Phogat of encouraging wrestlers’ protests to become WFI president.
• Phogat suggested the protest against Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual misconduct allegations.
• Sakshi also criticized Brij Bhushan Singh for claiming the wrestlers were “finished.”

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Babita Phogat Controversy: Aspiring for WFI Presidency and the Truth Behind the Protests

Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik recently alleged that BJP leader Babita Phogat encouraged wrestlers to protest against Brij Bhushan Singh, aiming to replace him as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). In an interview, Malik stated, “Babita Phogat approached us with the idea of protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh because she had her own agenda—she wanted to become the WFI president.”

Malik clarified that while the protest was initiated at Phogat’s suggestion, it was not entirely influenced by her agenda. She remarked, “The issues we faced were serious, like sexual harassment and molestation. We believed a woman in charge, especially someone like Babita, would bring positive change. However, we never anticipated that she would play such a big game with us.”

The Political Dynamics of the Protest and Brij Bhushan Singh’s Claims

Sakshi Malik also mentioned that two BJP leaders, Babita Phogat and Tirath Rana, assisted in securing permission for their protests. She addressed the allegations against Brij Bhushan Singh, who recently claimed that the wrestlers protesting against him were “finished.” Malik countered this by highlighting Vinesh Phogat’s recent achievements as evidence that Singh’s claims were unfounded.

She posed a critical question: “If the protests had truly ended, who would have allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Olympics?” This question underscores the strength and determination of the wrestlers in their fight for justice.

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