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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleges political conspiracy following sexual harassment case acquittal

Former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has claimed that sexual harassment allegations against him were part of a conspiracy orchestrated by the family of Congress leader Deepender Hooda. Speaking in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, Singh alleged that wrestlers were pressured to speak against him following his victory over Hooda in a wrestling body election. This statement follows a Delhi court decision last week to acquit Singh in the sexual harassment case, where the court noted potential political agendas and inconsistencies in the complainants' claims.

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What Happened

Former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh addressed the media at his residence in Vishnoharpur on Monday. He alleged that the sexual harassment allegations brought against him were a conspiracy initiated by the family of Congress leader Deepender Hooda. Singh stated that this action was taken after he defeated Hooda in the wrestling federation elections, claiming that women wrestlers were pressured to participate in the accusations.

This development follows a recent ruling by a Delhi court that acquitted Singh of the sexual harassment charges. The court's decision highlighted potential political motivations behind the case and noted connections between the complainants and specific wrestling entities. The court also observed that some complainants maintained contact with Singh even after the allegations were formally raised.

Key Facts

  1. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was recently acquitted in a sexual harassment case by a Delhi court.
  2. Singh alleged that the Hooda family conspired against him after he defeated Deepender Hooda in WFI elections.
  3. Singh claimed that women wrestlers were pressured to speak against him.
  4. The Delhi court noted potential political agendas behind the allegations.
  5. The court observed that some complainants maintained contact with Singh after the accusations were made.

The Timeline3

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  1. 10 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      ‘Akhada, political links’: Brij Bhushan reacts to acquittal, alleges conspiracy
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      Hooda family's conspiracy after Deepender lost WFI polls: Brij Bhushan on sexual harassment case
    3. DHDeccan Herald
      Sexual harassment case: Brijbhushan Singh says Hooda family 'conspired' against him

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