Khap Leaders, Backing Wrestlers' Protest, Fight On Camera
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Some khap members, in a widely shared video on social media, were seen shouting and pointing fingers at each other. The reason for the fight, however, is not yet known.
An argument broke out between the members of a "khap panchayat" today who were meeting in Haryana to deliberate on the next steps to be taken over the ongoing protest by top Indian wrestlers.In a widely shared video on social media, some members were seen shouting and pointing fingers at each other. The reason for the fight, however, is not yet known. #WATCH | Scuffle breaks out between the members of Khap panchayat during their meeting in support of wrestlers' protest in Kurukshetra, Haryana pic.twitter.com/Nj15aQgxZ9
A 31-member committee, including farmers and khap leaders, has been formed to chalk out plans on behalf of the wrestlers while a nine-member committee was formed to guide them on decisions related to the sport.
The wrestlers have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing female grapplers, including a minor.
