UP govt refuses nod for WFI chief's Ayodhya rally

June 02, 2023 12:41

BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former WFI chief accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers, said a rally in Ayodhya in his support had been "postponed for a few days while the police are investigating the charges" against him. The UP government has refused permission for the rally.

Singh had earlier announced that he would address the rally on Monday "with the blessings of Sadhus".

His statement on cancelling the event came as details emerged of the charges listed in FIRs filed against him by wrestlers, who have been demanding his removal.

In the statement, he again claimed he was being "falsely accused" by political opponents and their parties.

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