Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:26am on 31 Dec 2023,Sunday Politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi after wrestler Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, emphasizing the struggle wrestlers face for justice. Phogat left the awards at Kartavya Path in protest, linking the move to alleged insensitivity and political gains. In his X post, Gandhi questions, "Today, has the cost of 'political gains' derived from a declared 'strongman' become greater than the tears of these brave daughters?" He adds, "The prime minister is the guardian of the nation, witnessing such insensitivity causes anguish." The controversy involves accusations against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Gandhi calls for sensitivity from the nation's guardian and highlights the emotional toll on brave daughters. The sports ministry later suspended the elected committee, advocating an ad-hoc panel for the Wrestling Federation of India.
