Wrestler Bajrang Punia returned Padma Shri, kept the award on the footpath outside PM’s house; Said- Can no longer live under the burden of this respect
Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia left his Padma Shri award outside the PM residence yesterday. After this step of Bajrang Punia, the excitement in the sports world has intensified. After this step of Punia, the newly elected Senior Vice President of Indian Wrestling Association Devendra Kadian said that whatever happened is an unfortunate step. Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the star players of our country, who brought honor and respect to our country abroad. I and the sports world are hurt by this action of the wrestlers.
What did Devendra Kadian say on Bajrang Punia?
On this move of the wrestler, Indian Wrestling Association Vice President Devendra Kadian said that Bajrang Punia is my younger brother. Yesterday I and Bajrang returned from Delhi to Sonipat, but I had no idea that he could take such a step. There was no need for him to be so desperate. He should have taken this decision thoughtfully. However, during this time, Kadian refused to say anything on the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan. He said that leaving this controversy here, the people and media of the country should talk about the upliftment of wrestling. The entire Indian Wrestling Association will take steps to end this dispute. A meeting will be called for this soon. Work will be done to take wrestling forward.
Padma Shri kept on the footpath near the duty path
In fact, Bajrang Punia placed his Padma Shri on the footpath near the duty path in Central Delhi in protest against Brijbhushan Sharan Singh’s confidant Sanjay Singh becoming the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and said that he will now return this medal home. Will not take. Let us tell you that Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik were part of the protest by wrestlers against the allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. During this, Punia said, “We were fighting for our daughters and sisters. I could not get them justice. Because of this, I feel I do not deserve this honour. I came here to return my award, however, I could not meet with the PM because I did not have an appointment. The PM has a busy schedule. So I am keeping my award on a letter to the PM. I will not be taking this medal home.”
बजरंग पुनिया ने अपना पद्मश्री सम्मान प्रधानमंत्री आवास के चौखट पर रख दिया है !!
— Yogita Bhayana योगिता भयाना (@yogitabhayana) December 22, 2023
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