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Brij Bhushan alleges conspiracy after WFI poll win
Deccan Herald··10 Aug
A week after a Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan for lack of evidence in a sexual harassment case by six women wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, he alleged conspiracy. Bhushan claimed wrestlers were pressured by the Hooda family after he defeated Deepender Hooda in WFI elections and blamed Congress and AAP. Phogat's side said it will appeal.
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What It Means For You
- Wrestling followers can track whether Vinesh Phogat's side proceeds with an appeal after the Delhi court acquittal on harassment charges.
- Sports voters in federation polls can note how a court verdict and Bhushan's WFI win are now fueling fresh political accusations.
- Anyone following athlete safety can watch if WFI governance disputes distract from post verdict accountability questions.
What's Happening
- A week after a Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan for lack of evidence in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, he alleged a conspiracy.
- Bhushan claimed wrestlers were pressured by the Hooda family after he defeated Deepender Hooda in the WFI election; he blamed Congress and AAP.
- The court had called allegations fabricated and politically motivated; Phogat's side said it will appeal the acquittal.
Acquittal And WFI Poll Win Reopen Old Feud
- The harassment case stemmed from months of wrestlers' protests demanding action against the then WFI leadership.
- Court acquittal on evidentiary grounds does not end possible appeals or federation governance battles.
- Linking Deepender Hooda's election defeat to harassment complaints revives partisan narratives around a contested sports scandal.
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