Priyanka Gandhi meets Sakshee Malikkh: In a scathing critique of the Modi government, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi met Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, vowing support in her fight for justice.Priyanka Gandhi extended support to now retired wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, promising assistance in her pursuit of justice, with the Congress launching a scathing attack on the BJP government after Sakshee Malikkhs retirement.BJPs Sports Policy: Make Your Daughter Cry, Torture Your Daughter, and Make Your Daughter Sit at HomeThe Congress party accused BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh and his aide, Sanjay Singh, of sexual exploitation against women wrestlers. The party asserted that the BJP governments sports policy had become one of making daughters cry, facing torture, and forcing them to sit at home.@priyankagandhi meets @SakshiMalik after the medallist quit wrestling...#BrijBhushanSharanSingh pic.twitter.com/kIYlHNfp2U— Prateek Gautam (@psgautam) December 22, 2023Olympic Medallist Bajrang Punia Returns Padma ShriIn response to Sakshee Malikkhs retirement, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri award. The decision followed Sanjay Singhs election, and Punias letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the struggles of Indian wrestlers against alleged abuse within the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).Congress Condemns Modi Government for Atrocities Against Women WrestlersAddressing a press conference with Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh, Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala squarely blamed the Modi government for the alleged atrocities and injustice faced by women wrestlers.Dark Chapter in Indias Sports HistorySurjewala described Sakshee Malikkhs retirement after Sanjay Singhs election as a dark chapter in Indias sports history. He accused the Modi government of being directly responsible for the alleged mistreatment of champion women wrestlers, farmers, and daughters in the country.Questions for Modi GovernmentThe Congress leader raised questions for the Modi government, asking why it remained silent on the insult to farmers wrestler daughters. He questioned the silence of the countrys Parliament, President, Prime Minister, and famous sports personalities.Solidarity from Boxer Vijender SinghBoxer Vijender Singh expressed deep sadness and concern over Sakshee Malikkhs retirement, denouncing attempts to defame women wrestlers protests. He pledged ongoing support, stating that they would speak to players across every arena about womens safety and athletes employment.The Congresss condemnation highlights broader concerns over alleged injustices against women athletes and the need for accountability within sports associations.
