The allegations against Brij Bhushan involve sexual misconduct with women wrestlers

A Delhi court has deferred its decision on framing charges against BJP MP and former wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case brought forward by women wrestlers until April 26.

Brij Bhushan presented a new argument in the Rouse Avenue Court, stating he was out of the country at the time of the alleged incident.

The prosecution labelled it a stalling tactic.

The allegations against Brij Bhushan involve sexual misconduct with women wrestlers, triggering protests from prominent athletes last year. He has denied all charges, but stepped down last year after helming the Wrestling Federation of India for 12 years.

The BJP hasn’t nominated the six-time MP as a candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. Despite that, he kicked off his election campaign in the Uttar Pradesh’s Kaiserganj Lok Sabha constituency, where he currently serves as the MP.

Police sources reveal that an FIR has been filed against Singh and others for violating the Model Code of Conduct. Singh had reportedly led a procession, in violation of Section 144, with numerous vehicles and hundreds of supporters without securing prior permission.

Singh held roadshows across Kaiserganj, but BJP leaders refrained from participation, citing lack of directives from the party leadership regarding Singh’s candidacy. They also expressed concern over Singh’s premature launch of his election campaign.