'A small step towards victory': Sakshi Malik reacts to framing of charges against Brij Bhushan

The court's direction means framing of charges for sexual harassment, forceful acts intended to outrage the modesty of women, and criminal intimidation against Singh, a BJP leader and former MP from Uttar Pradesh.

Olympic bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik welcomed the latest turn of events in the case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. As a Delhi court ordered framing of charges related to sexual harassment and intimidation against Singh, Malik termed it a significant step towards justice.

The court's direction means framing of charges for sexual harassment, forceful acts intended to outrage the modesty of women, and criminal intimidation against Singh, a BJP leader and former MP from Uttar Pradesh.

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The case took off after weeks of sustained agitation by women wrestlers, including Olympian Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, in front of the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, leading to this legal action against Singh.

Optimistic about the case's progress, Malik said that the recent turn of events is a positive sign towards justice being done for the victims. According to her, "people in power cannot get away with their acts, particularly when it comes to the harassment of young female athletes."

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“This definitely is a small step towards victory. It feels nice that Brij Bhushan is being held accountable for the harassment of young female wrestlers for so many years. We will continue this battle until final justice is delivered and he is punished,” Sakshi Malik initially told IANS.

In addition, Malik said this is not a personal vendetta as the battle is a movement to protect the rights, dignity, and self-esteem of future generations of female wrestlers.

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