Priyanka Gandhi meets 'retired' wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, Congress slams BJP govt over injustice

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 Malikkh's retirement.

BJP's Sports Policy: "Make Your Daughter Cry, Torture Your Daughter, and Make Your Daughter Sit at Home"

The 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 government's sports policy had become one of making daughters cry, facing torture, and forcing them to sit at home.

Olympic Medallist Bajrang Punia Returns Padma Shri

In response to Sakshee Malikkh's retirement, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri award. The decision followed Sanjay Singh's election, and Punia's 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 Wrestlers

Addressing 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 India's Sports History

Surjewala described Sakshee Malikkh's retirement after Sanjay Singh's election as a dark chapter in India's 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 Government

The Congress leader raised questions for the Modi government, asking why it remained silent on the insult to farmer's wrestler daughters. He questioned the silence of the country's Parliament, President, Prime Minister, and famous sports personalities.

Solidarity from Boxer Vijender Singh

Boxer Vijender Singh expressed deep sadness and concern over Sakshee Malikkh's retirement, denouncing attempts to defame women wrestlers' protests. He pledged ongoing support, stating that they would speak to players across every arena about women's safety and athletes' employment.

The Congress's condemnation highlights broader concerns over alleged injustices against women athletes and the need for accountability within sports associations.