Arvind Kejriwal meet protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar; See Pics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and said every Indian who loves the country should stand with them in their struggle. The wrestlers have been protesting for nearly a week demanding action against Singh, also a BJP MP, on sexual harassment allegations levelled by seven women players.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday met the wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and urged people to come forward and support the athletes. Credit: PTI Photo

Extending support to the protesting wrestlers, Kejriwal said those who commit such wrongs against women

In his address from the protest site, Kejriwal asked people from all over the country to come to Jantar Mantar to support the wrestlers. Kejriwal also claimed that the electricity and water supply to the protest venue had been disconnected and supplies like food and mattresses were not being allowed in. Credit: PTI Photo

Later, in a Delhi government statement, Kejriwal requested the Centre not to cut off food, water and electricity supply to the protesting athletes. He also saluted the athletes for their struggle and assured them of all possible help. Credit: PTI Photo