BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will step aside from India's wrestling body for four weeks during which an oversight committee will look into allegations of sex harassment against him, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters today.
After a meeting that lasted seven hours, Mr Thakur, flanked by some of India's most celebrated wrestlers, in a news conference assured that the government will support the wrestlers at every step of their battle.
"An oversight committee will be set up. It will take four weeks to give a report. Any allegation, whether sex harassment or financial wrongdoing, we will dive deep and investigate them. We will take action after that," Mr Thakur said.
After meeting Mr Thakur, the wrestlers called off their protest against alleged sex harassment and misappropriation of funds.
"Till the time the investigation is not complete, a committee will see to the day to day working (of the Wrestling Federation of India)...I thank the athletes for speaking to me," Mr Thakur said.
Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia said the minister has assured he is with the wrestlers at every step. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also always supported our athletes," Mr Punia said.
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