Wrestlers detained by Delhi Police: Mamata Banerjee, Priyanka Gandhi condemn action

Mamata Banerjee and Priyanka Gandhi have strongly criticised the Delhi Police after protesting wrestlers were detained and pushed into buses as they attempted to march towards the new Parliament.

'Strongly condemn the way Delhi Police manhandled Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers. It’s shameful our champions are treated in this manner. Democracy lies in tolerance but autocratic forces thrive on intolerance and quelling of dissent. I demand they be immediately released by police. I stand by our wrestlers,' West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

Meanwhile Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi posted in Hindi that the BJP govt is trampling the voices of athletes who brought laurels to the country.

'The whole country is watching the arrogance of the government and this injustice,' she added.