Satya Pal Malik, a former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, stated on April 26 that it was shameful that sportsmen who are celebrated in their home country for their achievements abroad are now battling for justice on the streets.
The seasoned politician, who served as the final Governor of the then-state of Jammu and Kashmir, claimed that on Tuesday night, he spoke with Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia and made a commitment to pay them a visit at the protest site.
Satya Pal Malik, a former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, stated on April 26 that it was shameful that sportsmen who are celebrated in their home country for their achievements abroad are now battling for justice on the streets.
The seasoned politician, who served as the final Governor of the then-state of Jammu and Kashmir, claimed that on Tuesday night, he spoke with Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia and made a commitment to pay them a visit at the protest site.
It's not just about you; it's a struggle for our girls' honour. According to Chaudhary Charan Singh, a woman who reports sexual exploitation should not be interrogated and should not be required to provide any supporting documentation. We must believe what they are saying and embrace it.
"It shouldn't have taken the Delhi Police more than a minute to file a FIR [against the WFI chief]," the author claims. The entire nation is behind you, therefore you [the wrestlers] will win."
"I am glad that you are fighting despite being under pressure. But now that the farmers are on your side, your victory is assured," he said referring to the support the wrestlers are getting from farmer organisations and 'khap' panchayats.
The country's top wrestlers resumed their protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexual exploitation and intimidation of women athletes.
"When our daughters win medals and unfurl the tri-colour, at that time very shamelessly, we invite them for tea to honour them and to click pictures with them, and today they are on road. We should drown in shame," Mr. Malik said.
"I appeal to all of you that you support them till their fight ends and this gathering should get bigger and bigger," Mr. Malik said while addressing the gathering as wrestlers continued to get support from various quarters.
The wheel-chair bound Mr. Malik said it was unfortunate that women wrestlers are being asked to provide evidence of sexual exploitation.
Training at protest site
The wrestlers started practising at the protest site itself as the demonstration reached its fourth day since it resumed on Sunday, all under the watchful supervision of coach Sujeet Mann.
Training for Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadiyan started at 7:30 in the morning and lasted till 8:45 in the morning.
Asked if it's not risky to train on roads as it could lead to injuries to wrestlers, coach Mann said, "We have no option."
"It's out of compulsion that we are forced to train on the road. What do we do? It's a year of Asian Games and World Championships, which is an Olympic Qualifier, the wrestlers can't be out of line," he told PTI.
"There is no equipment, gym or mat, so whatever little we can do under the circumstances, we are doing. I asked them to run and we also did some man-to-man technique practice. We also have some dumbbells here, " he explained.
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