Controversy Surrounds PT Usha’s Remarks on Wrestlers’ Protest Against BJP MP

Kozhikode: The president of the Indian Olympic Association, PT, criticized the protest by the wrestlers demanding action against Brijbhushan Singh, who was a BJP MP and president of the wrestling federation. Usha is alone. Many people came forward to criticize Usha’s action including from the fields of sports, politics and cinema. PT said that the strike by the players will harm the image of the country and it is not good for the sports sector. Usha’s remarks invited heavy protests. At this stage, the wrestlers who were on strike had come forward stating that they did not expect such a response from the President of the Olympic Association, who expected to join them at this stage. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Olympic gold medal leader Neeraj Chopra, cricket legend Kapil Dev. Actress Pooja Bhatt, Mahbooba Mufti and many others have come out against Usha’s statement.

Usha demanded that the players should have appeared before the Athletes’ Commission of the Olympic Association instead of creating a false precedent and tarnishing the country’s image by protesting on the streets. When Usha said that the protest by the stars against Brij Bhushan will harm the country’s image, Mahua Moitra reacted strongly on Twitter with the hashtag ‘Stop knee-jerk’, saying that the allegations of harassment against him and the non-registration of a case are spreading the smell of roses in India.

PT said that the protest of wrestlers is bad for India’s image. Observation by Usha. Allegations of sexual harassment against a person who was a ruling party MP and president of the Indian Wrestling Federation for many years and the fact that the Delhi Police did not register an FIR despite the instructions of the Supreme Court, all this is spreading the smell of roses in the country, isn’t it? ‘- Mahua’s tweet against Usha was like this.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has come out with criticism that Usha has neglected sportspersons. “It is not right to belittle your fellow sportsmen’s protest for justice. Their fighting for rights will not tarnish the country’s image. Ignoring their demands instead of looking into their grievances and taking appropriate action is tarnishing the image of the country. Shashi Tharoor tweeted, “Instead of ignoring their concerns, we should investigate and take strict action.”

“The Indian Olympic Association has a committee to look into sexual harassment complaints. There is also a star commission. Instead of approaching the association with a complaint, they took to the streets again. It’s not good for the sport. Such protests will tarnish India’s image internationally. Such negative publicity is not good for the country. The association is with wrestlers and all other players who have represented India. But that’s only legal. Usha’s controversial remark against the actors makes me feel disappointed that actors sit on streets and seek support from political parties. ‘Paioli Express’ also said that the players need to be disciplined.

Neeraj Chopra, who came out in support of the wrestlers, said that it hurts that the athletes have to stand on the streets for justice. He also demanded swift action in this regard. ‘Athletes are the ones who have made the country proud by representing it. It is our responsibility to ensure their safety and protect their self-esteem. What never happened is happening now. It is a very emotional subject. Neeraj Chopra demanded that a decision should be taken in this regard without bias and transparently. Kapil Dev shared pictures of wrestlers holding a press conference with the question of whether they will ever get justice.

Swati Maliwal, chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, responded that she had lost respect for Usha, who had been hero-worshipped in her youth. PT is standing with those who are calling for justice. CPM leader P.K. Smt pointed out. Former Minister Thomas Isaac questioned Usha’s statement on Twitter. PT is a person whom we all saw as a role model in our childhood. Usha. Their words hurt. Let’s ask them. Wasn’t the country’s image tarnished when they reacted through the social media crying that someone had destroyed Usha’s academy?’ – Wrestler Bajrang Punia responded by asking a counter question to Usha. Actress Pooja Bhatt also protested against Usha’s remarks.

In Usha’s words, it is the women athletes who are protesting peacefully that tarnishes India’s image, not the BJP MP accused of harassment. What an irony,’ one wrote on Twitter. One joked that Ushak got another medal from the BJP for defending Brijbhushan Singh. Someone’s tweet was that he is now happy that Usha did not win the Olympics that day. Some Twitterati have uploaded the footage of the tearful press conference held in the past, demanding that some people are working against Usha Academy and that the Chief Minister should intervene.

Criticism and protests are pouring in against PT Usha’s stance and remarks in the social media including in Kerala. Many people are questioning the fact that those who say ‘many’ for losing medals in the past Olympics are belittling the struggle of the Olympic medalists. ‘P.T. Like Usha, Sakshi Malik does not have the ‘achievement’ of losing bronze to Mudinarizhha at the Olympics. They actually have bronze in the Olympics. An Olympic medal is the biggest gift a sportsperson can give to a country. This is how the image of the country is raised. Wrestling girls including Sakshi and Vinesh Phogat are the pride of this country. The wrestlers once again went on a day and night strike at Jantar Mantar to protest against the lack of action in the sexual allegations against BJP MP Wrestling Federation President Brij Bhushan. At whose behest, Olympic Association President PT Usha insulted the protestors without paying any price to the dignity of women? We should think whether protesting for action in the sexual harassment case or accepting the demands of these proud stars will increase the pride of the country. Usha, who destroys the dignity of women to protect her own status, should apologize.’ – noted a senior media person.

Even the Olympic medalists came to the public platform and called against the doctor named Nasser, who tortured gymnasts in America, and the entire sports world supported them. Nasser was convicted by the court. P.T. Usha BJP The leader is getting hot… The wrestlers are fighting for justice, and those super-lifers have come against the one who tortured them. Sakshi and others are struggling for the justice of those great lives… India’s image is destroyed in front of the world when it protects its leader… Usha’s image is destroyed when Sakshi and her friends are rejected. ‘ Another wrote on Facebook.