Indian Union Minister General VK Singh (retd) has criticized those protesting for political purposes at Jantar Mantar following a scuffle that broke out on Sunday. The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against the organizers of the protest and their supporters for violating law and order. Several notable wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik, have been accusing the Wrestling Federation of India of sexual harassment and demanding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh be arrested. The FIR was registered at Parliament Street Police Station, while Singh warned if people are sitting there for political purposes, the administration would take action. Meanwhile, former wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt accused opposition parties of misusing wrestlers and attempting to tarnish the image of the country.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is a national sports federation that oversees the sport of wrestling in India. It was formed in 1952 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The WFI is responsible for the management and organization of various wrestling competitions, including the Indian Wrestling League (IWL).
VK Singh is an Indian politician and retired general who served in the Indian Army. He is the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, as well as the Minister of State for Civil Aviation in the Union Cabinet of India. Singh has also served as the Minister of External Affairs and the Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation.