Vinesh Phogat Breaks Silence After Brij Bhushan Verdict, Says System Protected Him

Vinesh Phogat Statement: Olympian Vinesh Phogat has reacted to the court's decision to acquit former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, announcing that the women wrestlers involved in the case will challenge the verdict through the legal process. In a statement released on social media, Phogat expressed disappointment with the outcome and alleged that Brij Bhushan had received institutional protection throughout the proceedings. She also stated that the wrestlers had already instructed their legal team to file an appeal against the acquittal.

Sharing her response after the verdict, Phogat reflected on the difficulties faced by the women wrestlers in pursuing the case against the former BJP MP.

"We had to muster a great deal of courage to take to the streets and get an FIR registered against a powerful leader of the ruling party. Using the influence of the government and his own political clout, Brij Bhushan intimidated several girls into withdrawing their names from the case. Yet, several women wrestlers stood firm and continued fighting against Brij Bhushan in court,"