It is disheartening to find that government continues to turn its deaf ears to the protest of our wrestlers in Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. it is not new to us witnessing such indifference - recall farmers' protests in Delhi.
Sexual harassment is no joke. Women taking it up to the streets are not a routine to our eyes and takes a lot of courage to do so. This case is against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and it does not seem to be an easy walk for the protesters.
Yet, as a woman and mother, I take a handful of stories to pass it on to many.
It is highly appreciable that male wrestlers have joined hands right from the beginning to stand with their female counterparts, come what may. Not everywhere one finds men unconditionally supporting their female colleagues. The allegation is proved or not, the first step is to listen and reiterate that they are with us. Bajrang Punia proves to be a real gentleman! ЁЯТЦ
The protest site is witnessing multiple donors donating food, water and the like. Most of them are said to be farmers! ЁЯТХ
Coaches from across have gathered to show their solidarity and this by all means boosts the confidence among women wrestlers.ЁЯШЗ
Today's The Hindu (06.05.2023) mentioned about a supporter aged 15! Accompanied by his father who is a coach himself. It is a duty of parents to show both sides of a coin. At the tender age of 15, a boy, being a part of the protest against sexual harassment is truly commendable! Some good signs for future!ЁЯСл
Above all, the protest site has also become the practicing field for everyone. The photographs show that there are many number of coaches, players of all ages and parents visiting everyday. There are youngsters admitting that this protest has a silver lining which is that they are able to get trained by their role-models and who they have always looked up to on television! ЁЯТк
This whole scenario is unfortunate. Yet, the stories we see, hear and read say a lot about being together during the hardest times and the magic in being one of the loud voices for the right cause!
