New Delhi. Women wrestlers have once again opened a front against Indian Wrestling Association chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Once again all the women wrestlers have come in an aggressive posture demanding strict action against Brij Bhushan. Actually, Brij Bhushan is accused of sexually assaulting female wrestlers. In the past, the wrestlers had also filed a written complaint regarding the matter at the police station located in Connaught Place and demanded the police to file a complaint against Brij Bhushan, the accused in the case, but till now an FIR has not been lodged against him, regarding which Recently, the Chairperson of the Delhi Women’s Commission had also issued a notice to the Delhi Police, but no satisfactory reply came from the Delhi Police. At the same time, now Indian Olympic President PT Usha has come under the scanner for questioning the women wrestlers on strike. Let us tell you further in detail what he has said.
In fact, PT Usha, while addressing the media yesterday, said on the strike of the wrestlers, ‘I believe that there is a committee of IOA and Athletes Commission for complaints of sexual harassment. Instead of going on the streets, they (wrestlers) should have come to us. But he did not come to IOA. They are adamant that they will not end the strike until their demands are met. There should be some discipline. They have gone straight to the streets without coming to us, it is not good for the game. What they are doing is not good for the image of the country.”
At the same time, all-round reaction is coming out regarding the statement of PT Usha. Some are supporting her, some are opposing her, while some have also expressed angry reaction to PT Usha’s statement. Come. Next let us tell you in detail who has said what on his statement.
Shashi Tharoor’s reaction on PT Usha’s statement
Please tell that senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed displeasure over PT Usha’s statement. In which he has written that dear PT Usha, it does not suit you to insult the legitimate protest of your fellow players in the case of repeated sexual harassment. His standing up for his rights does not “tarnish the image of the nation”. Ignoring their concerns – instead of listening to them, investigating them and taking appropriate action – does.
dear @PTUshaOfficial, it does not become you to disparage the justified protests of your fellow sportspersons in the face of repeated & wanton sexual harassment. Their standing up for their rights does not “tarnish the image of the nation”. Ignoring their concerns—instead of…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 28, 2023
Mehbooba Mufti also got angry
At the same time, PDP chief and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has also expressed an angry reaction to PT Usha’s statement. In which he said that it is sad to see sports icons like PT Usha that women wrestlers are ashamed. It must have taken a lot of courage to raise voice against sexual harassers. Instead of standing up for them, such statements stigmatize the victims and their decision to speak up.
Sad to see a sports icon like PT Usha shame women wrestlers. Must have taken a lot of courage to raise their voice against sexual predators. Instead of standing with them, such statements further stigmatize the victims & their decision to speak up. https://t.co/214LD5iuEy
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) April 28, 2023
Priyanka Chaturvedi also expressed displeasure
On the other hand, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has also expressed displeasure over PT Usha’s statement. In which he has written that the image of the country is tarnished when MPs accused of sexual harassment get away while the victims have to fight for justice. Sorry ma’am we should collectively raise our voice for our women sportspersons not accuse them of tarnishing their image when they are the ones who have won respect for our country and given us reason to be proud!
dear @PTUshaOfficial, it does not become you to disparage the justified protests of your fellow sportspersons in the face of repeated & wanton sexual harassment. Their standing up for their rights does not “tarnish the image of the nation”. Ignoring their concerns—instead of…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 28, 2023