An in depth aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP and former chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), who got here underneath hearth for sexual harassment allegations, was right this moment elected the brand new president of the wrestling physique.
Sanjay Singh received 40 out of 47 votes in a sweeping victory over Anita Sheoran, a Commonwealth Video games gold medallist who was backed by high wrestlers who had taken to the streets earlier this over sexual harassment allegations in opposition to Mr Singh, a six-time MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Kaiserganj who has led the wrestling physique for 12 years.
Sanjay Singh has earlier served as vice-president of the Uttar Pradesh wrestling physique. He was a part of the WFI’s final government council and its joint secretary since 2019.
In one other important improvement, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who was within the race for the vice-president put up, misplaced the election.
Moreover the highest put up of president, election have been held to replenish posts for a senior vice-president, 4 vice-presidents, a secretary normal, a treasurer, two joint secretaries and 5 government members.
Ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, who led the agitation in opposition to Mr Singh, had been promised that none of his members of the family or aides shall be allowed to contest the elections. So, Brij Bhushan’s son Prateek and son-in-law Vishal Singh didn’t enter the race, however his aide Sanjay Singh’s nomination was cleared.
Sanjay Singh and his associates had earlier mentioned that they had the assist of wrestling federations from most states. The wrestling fraternity, he had mentioned, is aware of who labored for the betterment of sports activities and can hold it in thoughts whereas casting their vote. ”I’m successful his election,” he informed NDTV earlier.
The method for the WFI election started in July, however court docket instances saved delaying it. This led to the worldwide wrestling physique suspending WFI. The Supreme Courtroom just lately put aside a keep imposed by the Punjab and Haryana Excessive Courtroom, clearing the decks for the polls.