It is shameful that players have to hit the road for justice: Satyapal Malik

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday said that it is shameful that respected sportspersons have to fight for justice on the streets in order to achieve success at the international level. Malik, who was the last governor of Jammu and Kashmir, said he spoke to Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia on Tuesday night and promised to visit the protest site. The country’s top wrestlers on Sunday resumed their sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He has accused Brij Bhushan of threatening and sexually harassing women wrestlers.

Malik said, ‘When our daughters win medals and hoist the tricolor, at that time we shamelessly invite them for tea and click pictures with them, but today they are on the streets. We should drown in shame. ”””” He said, ” I appeal to all of you to support him. More and more people should gather here.” Malik, who is wheelchair-bound, said it was unfortunate that women wrestlers were being asked to provide evidence of sexual harassment.

He said, “This is not your fight alone. This is a fight for the honor of our daughters. Chaudhary Charan Singh used to say that if a woman complains of sexual harassment then she should not be asked questions, proof should not be sought. We should trust him.” Various farmers’ organizations, Khap leaders, politicians and women’s organizations have also reached the protest site in the last three days in support of the wrestlers. Meanwhile, the wrestlers started practicing at the protest site under the guidance of coach Sujit Mann. Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Satyavrat Kadian at 7 in the morning. 30 to 8. Practiced till 45.