Three-time Commonwealth Games champion Vinesh Phogat obtained help from all quarters as she launched an assault on her cousin and BJP chief Babita Phogat, a former grappler, who had lately suggested the wrestlers to battle their battle on their very own and keep away from sharing stage with political leaders.

Babita had tweeted, “Priyanka Vadra has reached Jantar Mantar while accompanying her secretary Sandeep Singh to provide justice to women wrestlers, while Sandeep himself is facing allegations of women harassment.”

In her earlier tweet, she had suggested the wrestlers to keep away from politicians and do not enable them to make use of their stage for political functions. She additional stated that the wrestlers belonged to total nation, to not one.

Responding strongly to Babita’s feedback, Vinesh stated, “If you may’t stand with protesting ladies wrestlers, then I request you with folded arms that a minimum of do not weaken our trigger. It has taken years for us to talk towards the abusers. Being a girl, you must perceive our ache.

Phogat Khap head Balwant Nambardar additionally slammed Babita and accused her of weakening the wrestlers’ protest.

“The wrestlers had ended their dharna three months in the past after Babita met the sports activities minister and guaranteed the protesters that motion can be taken towards Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She misguided the wrestlers’ earlier too and is doing the identical now. She additionally spoke towards farmers throughout the farm agitation. She has forgotten her rural background and toes the BJP’s line, which is unlucky,” he added.

Babita’s sister Geeta Phogat stated some folks had been attempting to divert the ladies wrestlers’ agitation.

“I urge people to support the women wrestlers, who are fighting for justice. This is a serious issue and it will decide the future of many budding women grapplers,” she added.

Meanwhile, because the grapplers gear up for an extended haul, relations of protesting wrestlers have purchased sound techniques, mattresses and different gear. The households of Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia are bearing the bills of the protest.

Wrestler and Vinesh’s husband Somvir Rathee stated they’ve bought followers, mattresses, sound system and different gear as they’re anticipating that this protest will go on for an extended time.

“We had to pay 12,000 per day only for mattresses and fans and the entire expenses were crossing 1 lakh per day. Now, we have bought all the equipment to save money. The entire expenses are being borne by the wrestlers,” he added.

Aam Aadmi Party Haryana affairs in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Gupta stated they may assist the protesters in offering them water, bogs, loos, tents, meals and different issues on voluntary objective.