WFI polls to be held by June 30, Thakur assures protesting wrestlers

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has assured the protesting wrestlers that the Wrestling Federation of India elections would be held by June 30 after meeting with them at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday. Anurag Thakur also told the wrestlers that the police investigation into their allegations of sexual harassment against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would be completed by June 15 and would inform the wrestlers about the status of the investigation.

The Sports Minister spoke to the press that he  had a long 6-hour discussion with the wrestlers. We have assured wrestlers that the probe will be completed by 15th June and chargesheets will be submitted. The election of WFI will be done by 30th June," Anurag Thakur said while adding that the wrestlers demanded to make sure that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has completed 3 terms, not be re-elected for the post of the WFI president.Thakur also told the media that the wrestlers would not protest until June 15. He also said that an internal complaint committee, headed by a woman, will be formed for the Wrestling Federation of India. "All FIRs against wrestlers should be taken back. Wrestlers also requested that Brij Bhushan Singh who has completed 3 terms and his associates should not be re-elected. Wrestlers will not hold any protest before 15th June," the Sports Minister added.