Olympian Sakshi Malik has made a big comment about BJP leader Babita Phogat. In an exclusive chat with Aaj Tak, Sakshi said that it was Babita Phogat who instigated the wrestlers to fight against Brij Bhushan Singh as she wanted to oust Brij Bhushan as the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). herself.
Sakshi Malik further said, “Babita Phogat called a meeting with several wrestlers where she called on the wrestlers to protest against alleged misconduct within the wrestling federation, including incidents of molestation.”
Only two BJP leaders gave permission
When Sakshi was asked if her protest was supported by the Congress, she said: “This is wrong.” Two leaders of the BJP, Babita Phogat and Tirath Tirath Rana helped us get permission to protest in Haryana. Babita Phogat approached us with the idea of protesting against Brijbhushan Sharan Singh as he had his own agenda. She wants to become WFI president.
‘We thought Babita would understand our struggles’
Sakshi said, “The protests were not entirely influenced by Babita Phogat, we did not follow her blindly, but the protests started on her suggestion. We are aware that there is sexual harassment and harassment within the federation and other serious issues. We believe women’s leadership creates positive change. Especially women like Babita Phogat, who is also an athlete.
“Didn’t know Babita would have a big game”
Talking about Babita Phogat, Sakshi Malik said, “We feel she (Babita) will join us in the protests and speak out against inappropriate behavior as a fellow wrestler. She will understand us Struggle. But we didn’t expect her to play such a big game with us.
Wrestlers on strike for long
Let us tell you that last year, many women wrestlers accused former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Singh of sexual harassment and staged lengthy protests demanding an inquiry against him.