The Delhi Police has beefed up the security at Jantar Mantar and at borders after the farmers’ Union Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced to join the protesting wrestlers to put up a display of solidarity on Sunday. Amid this, the Delhi Police has also deployed additional force near Jantar Mantar and the area surroundings, officers said. The movement will be further controlled by frequent patrolling and security checks.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha steps up to join agitating wrestlers
According to a Samyukta Kisan Morcha statement, several leaders of the organisation from Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana will march toward the national capital to join the wrestlers’ agitation at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.
Wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar for over 10 days as they demand the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh and his sacking from the post in the light of allegations of sexual harassment by the wrestlers.
The farmers have also demanded the immediate arrest of the WFI chief as they join the protests. The farmers union will organise a pan-India agitation from May 11-18 in all state capitals and district headquarters.
Haryana minister Anil Vij lends support to the wrestlers
Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij has extended his support to the protesting grapplers. Speaking to ANI, the Haryana Home minister said he had complete sympathy and support for the protesting wrestlers. He also went on to assure that he is ready to hold talks with the government on his behalf.
“This entire matter is now being addressed at the highest level. Since I have also been a sports minister, my sympathies and support are with the protesting wrestlers. If they want me to meditate and talk to the government, I am willing to do so,” Mr Vij said.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur assures unbiased investigation
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said the Delhi Police is conducting an unbiased investigation in the case and that the grapplers’ demands will be met.
“A demand had been put forward to form a committee and a panel was constituted. Two FIRs have also been registered by Delhi Police and Supreme Court also gave its verdict. Delhi Police is conducting a fair investigation,” the Union Minister said.
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