Politics
06 Aug, 2026
'Sher aaya': Brij Bhushan get's hero's welcome in Gonda, calls harassment case 'political conspiracy'
Business To Business Gonda, 06 August, 2026: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh received a warm welcome on Thursday during his first visit to his home district of Gonda since being acquitted in a sexual harassment case.
Addressing supporters, the six-time former Member of Parliament from Kaisarganj made several remarks about the case and his political future.
Key statements
- Singh claimed that the allegations made against him by wrestlers were politically motivated.
- He said the allegations were confined to issues of "good touch" and "bad touch", and asserted that there was nothing beyond that.
- He expressed his desire to continue his political career, saying he remains eligible to contest Lok Sabha elections if the Bharatiya Janata Party nominates him.
On Wrestling Federation of India
Singh ruled out a return to the
Wrestling Federation of India, stating that he has already completed the
maximum three terms permitted as its president.
The visit marked his first public appearance in Gonda after the court's acquittal. His comments regarding the allegations reflect his own position on the matter, while the case itself had attracted widespread public attention following complaints by several wrestlers.