Kapil Dev to Swara Bhasker, stars who came out in support of protesting wrestlers | In pics
From celebrities to politicians and sporting icons, several renowned personalities have extended their support to the protesting wrestlers at Jantar
From celebrities to politicians and sporting icons, several renowned personalities have extended their support to the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar.
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker took to Twitter slamming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, who faces allegations of sexual harassment, and said, “Shameful that our top International athletes are forced to protest on streets against sexual harassment but accused BJP MP is being consistently shielded by the govt. #IStandWithMyChampions Sack & investigate #BrijBhushanSharanSingh”
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Sonu Sood tweeted in Hindi, "the sportspersons of the country will definitely win the battle of wrestling against injustice."
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Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra tweeted: “It hurts me to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud….This is a sensitive issue, and must be dealt with in an impartial and transparent manner. Pertaining authorities must take quick action in order to ensure that justice is served.”
Tennis ace Sania Mirza stood in solidarity with the wrestlers and tweeted, “As an athlete but more as a woman this is too difficult to watch .. they’ve brought laurels to our country and we have all celebrated them , with them .. if you have done that then it’s time to now stand with them in this difficult time too .. this is a highly sensitive matter and serious allegations.I hope whatever the truth is justice is served..”
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Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee joined a growing chorus of voices in supporting the agitating wrestlers, " We must all stand with the wrestlers who are protesting. They are speaking in one voice. Our sportspersons are the pride of our nation. They are champions. The guilty must be brought to book, irrespective of their political affiliation. Justice must prevail. Truth must win."
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