Brij Bhushan’s Ayodhya rally postponed as district administration denies permission
Lucknow: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, has decided to postpone his upcoming rally in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The district administration denied permission for the event citing prohibitory orders in the area. Singh, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by prominent wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, cited the ongoing police investigation as the reason for the postponement.
Officials familiar with the matter revealed that senior officials from Singh’s hometown of Gonda district held a meeting with Ayodhya administration officials on Thursday. They decided to defer the rally considering the prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, which restricts the assembly of four or more people in the sensitive temple town.
Ayodhya circle officer, SP Gautam, stated, “Due to the imposition of Section 144 in Ayodhya, permission for the rally has been denied.” Singh, in a Facebook post, expressed gratitude to his supporters and addressed the allegations against him. He said, “In the present situation, some political parties are trying to disturb the social harmony by promoting provincialism, regionalism, and caste conflict by holding rallies at various places.”
A senior BJP leader, who preferred to remain anonymous, mentioned that the denial of permission came after clear instructions from the state government. The leader explained, “In the controversy involving charges of sexual harassment, Ayodhya seers were being drawn into direct confrontation with the khaps of western Uttar Pradesh.”
This development follows a press conference held by Ayodhya seers a week ago, where they expressed solidarity with Singh. They demanded an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, under which Singh has been booked. The seers alleged that the act was being misused and that Singh was being harassed.
Singh’s decision to postpone the rally reflects the ongoing police investigation into the allegations made by the wrestlers. The denial of permission by the district administration further adds to the challenges he faces in organizing the event. The issue has garnered attention and sparked debates surrounding social harmony and the proper implementation of laws related to sexual offenses.
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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, has decided to postpone his much-anticipated rally in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The district administration denied permission for the event, citing prohibitory orders in the area. Singh, who has been facing allegations of sexual misconduct from prominent wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, cited the ongoing police investigation as the reason for the postponement.
According to officials familiar with the matter, senior officials from Singh’s hometown of Gonda district held a meeting with Ayodhya administration officials on Thursday. They collectively decided to defer the rally, taking into consideration the prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, which restricts the assembly of four or more people in the sensitive temple town.
Ayodhya circle officer, SP Gautam, confirmed the denial of permission, stating, “Due to the imposition of Section 144 in Ayodhya, permission for the rally has been denied.” Singh, in a Facebook post, expressed gratitude to his supporters and addressed the allegations made against him. He said, “In the present situation, some political parties are trying to disturb social harmony by promoting provincialism, regionalism, and caste conflict through rallies held at various places.”
A senior BJP leader, who wished to remain anonymous, suggested that the denial of permission came after clear instructions from the state government. The leader explained, “In the controversy surrounding charges of sexual harassment, Ayodhya seers were being drawn into direct confrontation with the khaps of western Uttar Pradesh.”
This development follows a press conference held by Ayodhya seers a week ago, where they expressed solidarity with Singh and demanded an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, under which Singh has been booked. The seers alleged that the act was being misused and that Singh was being unfairly targeted and harassed.
Singh’s decision to postpone the rally indicates the significance of the ongoing police investigation into the allegations made by the wrestlers. The denial of permission by the district administration further adds to the challenges he faces in organizing the event. The issue has garnered attention and sparked debates surrounding social harmony, women’s safety, and the proper implementation of laws pertaining to sexual offenses.
It is important to note that the above rewrite has been generated by rephrasing the original news while preserving the core information and context. However, it may not precisely capture the original style and tone of the article.
