Wrestlers' Protest: Famous coach Mahavir Phogat issues warning to Centre over stir

Former wrestler and Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expressed his belief that the people of the country will overthrow the current government just as they did with British rule.

According to an India Today report, Mahavir, speaking at his village Balali in Haryana, emphasised that the government will face the consequences if they don't act against former WFI Chief Brijbhushan.

He said, “I made my daughters worthy of medals by risking everything. Today, look at how they are being treated. Sadly, the players had to take the decision to throw their medals into the Ganga. Farmer leaders understood their sentiments and now the whole country will unite in such a way that the government will have to bow down. If the government does not take initiative in this matter, then the people of the country will drive it away like they did the British."

Mahavir, who's the father of wrestlers Sangeeta & Babita Phogat and the uncle of Vinesh, lamented the current state of women wrestlers and expressed concern that this situation would discourage girls from pursuing wrestling.

He asserted that the protesters' fight will turn into a nationwide movement that will compel the government to yield and arrest lawmaker Brijbhushan, who has been accused of sexual harassment by 7 grapplers including a minor.

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