Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has made a surprising revelation about Babita Phogat’s role in the wrestlers’ protest. She claimed that Babita Phogat, a BJP member, had her own agenda behind supporting the protest. According to Malik, Phogat wanted to become the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief. Malik shared this during a recent interview with India Today. Her claims have triggered strong reactions from netizens. Many took to social media to express their opinions.
Sakshi Malik’s Revelation on Babita Phogat and the Wrestlers’ Protest
Sakshi Malik, a key figure in the wrestlers’ protest, clarified that Babita Phogat wasn’t the sole reason behind it but played a significant role. According to Malik, Phogat encouraged the wrestlers to protest against Brij Bhushan, the former BJP MP and WFI chief accused of sexual misconduct. “Babita Phogat had her own agenda to become the WFI president,” Malik said during her interview with India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai.
This revelation challenges the claim that the protest was politically motivated by opposition parties like Congress. Sakshi Malik rejected these claims, stating that two BJP leaders, Babita Phogat and Tirath Rana, helped the wrestlers get permission to protest in Haryana. “There were rumors of Congress backing our protest, but in reality, it was the BJP leaders who supported us initially,” Malik shared.
Netizens React to Sakshi Malik’s Claims
The short interview clip, shared by journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on X (formerly Twitter), sparked a wave of reactions from netizens. Many expressed skepticism and frustration over Malik’s statements about Babita Phogat and the BJP’s involvement in the protest. Some netizens even criticized Malik for making these allegations.
One user sarcastically commented, “Looks like Congress has hired Salman Khan movie writers to make up stories like this.” Another reacted angrily, saying, “What’s the proof? What nonsense is this? Just taking names… @BabitaPhogat should sue you guys for this.”
Others questioned whether Brij Bhushan’s side of the story would also be explored. A netizen wrote, “Like you gave Riya Chakraborty a chance to share her side, will you also interview Brij Bhushan to hear his perspective on these allegations?” Meanwhile, another netizen dismissed the whole situation, saying, “Everyone knows, it was politically motivated.”
The Background of the Wrestlers’ Protest Against Brij Bhushan
The protest, led by wrestlers including Sakshi Malik, gained significant media attention after several female athletes accused Brij Bhushan of sexual misconduct. The wrestlers staged a protest for weeks, demanding an investigation into the allegations against the BJP leader. Despite widespread public and media support, some claimed that the protest had political motivations.
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