In a recent statement, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and a six-term Member of Parliament (MP), has alleged that his removal from the Lok Sabha was the result of a conspiracy. Singh, who was replaced by the BJP in the 2024 elections amidst sexual harassment allegations from female wrestlers, has vowed to make a comeback to the lower house of Parliament.
Singh expressed his disappointment at his term being cut short, maintaining that his ouster was not a result of public decision. He stated his determination to return to the Lok Sabha, ideally with a BJP ticket, but is prepared to run as an Independent if necessary.
In a podcast appearance, Singh voiced his hurt over not being invited to significant events, such as the Ram Temple celebrations, attributing it to overlooked contributions of original 'karsevaks'. He also noted that leaders from the Samajwadi Party and other parties refrained from criticizing him during the height of the sexual harassment allegations, a gesture he appreciated. Furthermore, he commented on Rahul Gandhi's advisors, accusing them of having a Leftist mindset.
Singh's political career has been marked by controversies. He was a prominent figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and was elected to the 10th Lok Sabha from Gonda constituency in Uttar Pradesh on a BJP ticket in 1991. He was re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999 from the same constituency and again in 2004 to the 14th Lok Sabha from Balrampur. In 2008, he joined the Samajwadi Party after being expelled from the BJP for cross-voting in Parliament. He was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 from Kaiserganj constituency and rejoined the BJP months before the 16th general election. He served as the President of the WFI from 2012 to 2023.
The sexual harassment allegations against Singh led to widespread protests by prominent Indian wrestlers. These athletes demanded his arrest and removal from his position as WFI president. In May 2023, the Delhi Police filed a report seeking cancellation of a case filed by a minor wrestler, citing a lack of corroborative evidence. A court accepted this closure report. However, Singh was charged with sexual harassment and stalking in a separate case lodged by six women wrestlers.
In late May 2025, a court cleared Singh in one count of sexual harassment. Singh's visit to the home district of Vinesh Phogat, one of the main faces of the protest against him, created widespread distress in the area. Despite opposition from the Khap Panchayat, Singh visited the village and shared the stage with Olympian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Singh was presented as a "Guest of Honour" at a public sporting event in Haryana in November 2025, raising serious questions about his influence and the stance of sporting organizations. The Wrestling Federation of India justified this by stating that Singh was one of the founding members of the league.
Recently, Karan Bhushan Singh, Brij Bhushan's son and a BJP MP from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat, stated that he would reach Parliament with his father after the next Lok Sabha elections. This statement has further fueled speculation about Brij Bhushan Singh's political future and his determination to remain a prominent figure in Indian politics.
