Struggling Female Wrestlers in Delhi Seek Justice: Actress Ritika Singh Stands in Support

Tamil actress, Guru movie fame Ritika Singh has shown her support for female wrestlers in Delhi who are currently facing hardships.

She expressed her sadness and shame regarding the treatment of Indian wrestlers and their supporters.

Ritika emphasized the importance of standing behind those who represent our country and values on the international stage.She believes that silencing voices only leads to misunderstandings and prevents unity.

Ritika hopes for a quick resolution to this issue, as it is heartbreaking to witness such injustice.The struggle began when seven female wrestlers, who had achieved success in international competitions, lodged a sexual harassment complaint against Brij Bhushan Singh, the President of the Indian Wrestling Federation and a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

In response, these women staged a three-day protest in January.However, their efforts were met with forceful eviction by the authorities.

Despite being denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the wrestlers relocated their protest to Haridwar.On May 30, 2023, the wrestlers and other female athletes visited the Ganges river to condemn the central governments lack of action on the sexual harassment complaints.

A heated argument ensued between the protesting wrestlers and the police.The brutal attacks on those fighting for justice have garnered attention from various quarters.

Sakshi Malik, Vinod Phogat, and other bronze medalists were seen sitting on the ground, holding their medals, and shedding tears due to the lack of a proper response to their ongoing struggle.The police intervened to halt the wrestlers and sportswomen who attempted to throw their Olympic and international medals into the Ganges.

However, discussions were held between the parties involved.