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AAP’s Sanjay Singh accuses VHP chief of shielding Ram Mandir donation theft accused

AAP’s Sanjay Singh accuses VHP chief of shielding Ram Mandir donation theft accused

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday accused Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Alok Kumar of attempting to shield those allegedly involved in irregularities linked to donations and construction at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Speaks during a press conference, scam of Ram Temple in Ayodhya at AAP Party Headquarters, in New Delhi India on July 05,2026. Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters in Delhi, Sanjay Singh reacted sharply to a letter reportedly written by Alok Kumar to the DSP investigating the alleged “chanda chori” (offering theft) case at the Ram Mandir. Singh alleged that the letter selectively targeted opposition leaders while deliberately omitting names of several BJP, RSS and VHP functionaries who had publicly raised concerns about alleged thefts, corruption and financial irregularities linked to the temple trust. “Alok Kumar’s letter is political. He remembered the names of Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh and Ram Gopal Yadav, but conveniently forgot the names of people from the BJP, RSS and VHP who themselves …

Arvind Kejriwal alleges cover-up in Ayodhya Ram temple donation scam case

Arvind Kejriwal alleges cover-up in Ayodhya Ram temple donation scam case

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AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday described as a “sham” the FIR registered in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple here, claiming only junior employees were targeted while “bigger people” were being protected. After offering prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple here, Kejriwal, accompanied by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) RS MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh, told reporters that he had prayed for the well-being and prosperity of everyone. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

WFI writes to Aadhaar authority over date-of-birth changes

WFI writes to Aadhaar authority over date-of-birth changes

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The Wrestling Federation of India’s fight against over-age wrestlers intensified after the federation wrote to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) seeking details on date-of-birth revisions of wrestlers. The WFI also requested the statutory government body to preserve the history to ensure Aadhaar-based age verification. In addition to this, the WFI also ordered all verified wrestlers to undergo fresh document verification while making void previously verified wrestlers. “We have written to UIDAI highlighting the multiple cases of date of birth forgery and have also requested that history of all the changes made remains intact. We have learnt that some wrestlers were approaching Bangalore centers and getting their history erased,” a WFI source told The Bridge on Thursday. The WFI had disqualified almost 500 wrestlers last week after a detailed verification pointed to inconsistencies in birth records. Around 300 wrestlers in men’s freestyle, 125 in Greco-Roman, and around 50 in women’s wrestling were disqualified after being found overage during the verification process for the U-17 National Ranking Tournament held at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh from 6-8 …

‘Dictatorship at its peak’: AAP’s Sanjay Singh was holding discussion on exam mess, then UP police walked in | Watch

‘Dictatorship at its peak’: AAP’s Sanjay Singh was holding discussion on exam mess, then UP police walked in | Watch

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh stood his ground after a discussion in which he was the chief guest was allegedly interrupted by the Uttar Pradesh administration in Prayagraj. Rajya Sabha MP Singh was interacting with students from the city, with the discussion focusing on examination paper leaks and the challenges faced by students in Prayagraj. Sanjay Singh, sitting in the chair, refused to leave the meeting room in a Prayagraj circuit house after an ADM intervened during a discussion on paper leak. ((Screengrab from X video shared by @SanjayAzadSln) ) However, while a student was raising an issue, additional district magistrate (ADM) Satyam Mishra, accompanied by DCP (city) Manish Kumar Shandilya, entered the hall at the Circuit House in Prayagraj where the meeting was underway. Sanjay Singh took to X to share a video of the incident, alleging that UP’s BJP administration was not letting him discuss the paper leaks with the students in a closed room. “In Prayagraj, UP, dictatorship has reached its peak—even in closed rooms, permission to discuss the future …

Vinesh Phogat to return next month

Vinesh Phogat to return next month

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Vinesh Phogat is set for a much-anticipated return to competitive wrestling in the 57kg category. She will feature at the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda from May 10-12. This time, Vinesh has registered in a higher weight category. She will be competing 4kg above her usual category and 7kg above the division she featured in at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vinesh, now a MLA in the Haryana Legislative Assembly, had alleged the Wrestling Federation of India of “deliberately” trying to block her comeback. Meanwhile, the WFI President Sanjay Singh confirmed to The Bridge that Vinesh has already registered herself in the 57kg category. “We had released a notification that wrestlers can register themselves directly on the website. WFI is not doing anything manually, how can we block her from registering. Yes there was an issue with the website which has been sorted this morning,” WFI President Sanjay Singh told The Bridge on Tuesday. At the Paris Olympics, Vinesh had created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. …

‘On what basis?’: AAP furious over BJP tag for Raghav Chadha, 6 others in Rajya Sabha record, Sanjay Singh writes letter

‘On what basis?’: AAP furious over BJP tag for Raghav Chadha, 6 others in Rajya Sabha record, Sanjay Singh writes letter

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Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Monday wrote to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, questioning the alteration of party position in Upper House records with being notified as the floor leader. Raghav Chadha and six others have already been tagged as BJP’s in the record, less than a week after they switched sides. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference at the party office in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI) In a letter addressed to the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Singh sought immediate clarification regarding the alleged unauthorised alteration. He pointed out that, according to the records, the current status of the party and its Floor Leader seems to have been modified without his knowledge. “On what date and on what basis has the party position of the Aam Aadmi Party been altered in the records and publications of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat?” Singh wrote. Chadha and others have claimed they can legally “merge” into the BJP as they hold the required two-thirds strength of the AAP’s RS members …

WFI appoints foreign coaches for all three disciplines ahead of Asian Games

WFI appoints foreign coaches for all three disciplines ahead of Asian Games

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Focused on winning multiple medals at the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India has appointed three foreign coaches and a High-Performance Director on Thursday. They are expected to work with the national squad, and will resume office next month. Georgia’s Emzarios Bentinidis will be the men’s freestyle coach, Japan’s Kosei Akaishi will look after the women wrestlers, Russia’s Gogi Koguashvili will be the coach for men’s Greco-Roman, while American Ian Butler will be the High-Performance Director. India has won at least one medal at the Olympic Games since 2008, and the national contingent recently grabbed 17 medals, including two gold and six silver, in the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. “These appointments mark a significant milestone in Indian wrestling. By bringing in international expertise and establishing a dedicated high-performance leadership structure, we are building a system that supports our athletes at every level. Our goal is not only to win medals but to create a sustainable pathway for long-term excellence,” said WFI president Sanjay Singh. All four foreign experts …

WFI announces 9 weight categories for Pro Wrestling League’s return

WFI announces 9 weight categories for Pro Wrestling League’s return

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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday announced the nine official weight categories and eligibility criteria for the Pro Wrestling League (PWL), which is set to return in January 2026 after a multi-year hiatus. According to a circular by the WFI dated November 3, the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) will have five men’s weight categories including 57 kg, 65 kg, 74 kg, 86 kg, 125 kg and four women’s categories including 53 kg, 57 kg, 62 kg, 76 kg. The league, featuring only men’s freestyle and women’s wrestling, will have six teams. Each team will include five Indian and four foreign wrestlers, and will be played over 18 days. Each team will have a purse of Rs 2 crore. The league’s official start date will be revealed soon. Wrestlers who have won an international medal this year, an Olympic or Asian Games medal, or a medal at the National Championship in the current year are eligible and can submit their consent to participate in the PWL. “Interested wrestlers are required to submit the Consent …

‘Our wrestlers can improve India’s medal tally at the Olympics’: WFI chief

‘Our wrestlers can improve India’s medal tally at the Olympics’: WFI chief

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The Indian wrestlers concluded the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship with an impressive haul of 10 medals, including 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals. The continental championship was Indian wrestlers’ first tournament after the sports ministry revoked the ban on Sanjay Singh-led Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). “WFI congratulates all medal winners. A lot of medalists are our second line of wrestlers, especially women. Their performance is proof that we have a strong base of wrestlers in our country. If we concentrate on the current line of wrestlers, we can improve our medal tally at the Olympics,” WFI President Sanjay Singh told The Bridge on Monday. The WFI will be conducting the national camp from April 7 onwards. The camp will include the country’s top four wrestlers in each weight category. The World Championship is scheduled to be held in Zagreb, Croatia, from September 13-21. “The wrestlers will immediately join the national camp starting April 7. The men’s camp will be organised in Pune, and the women’s camp will be organized in Gandhi Nagar. …

WFI chief Sanjay Singh elected UWW-Asia bureau member  | Sport-others News

WFI chief Sanjay Singh elected UWW-Asia bureau member  | Sport-others News

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Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh was elected as a member of the United World Wrestling-Asia bureau on Monday in the UWW general assembly in Amman. The election took place a day before the Asian Championships set to take place in the city. According to a release by the Wrestling Federation of India, Singh won 28 out of 38 votes. The statement read, “His election to this prestigious position marks a significant achievement for Indian wrestling, further strengthening the country’s presence on the international wrestling stage.” Singh is a close aide of erstwhile WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan, who had sexual harassment charges levelled against him. The Indian Olympic Committee had placed the administration of wrestling in India under an ad-hoc committee, which led to a ban from the UWW. Singh later contested and won the WFI elections but within three days the Sports Ministry banned the WFI again. That ban was lifted recently, allowing India to send a wrestling team for the Asian Championships. Singh also released his statement in the release …