BJP MP Pritam Munde has supported the protest by wrestlers. (File photo)

Amid the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's reported silence on the growing protests demanding the immediate arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP from Maharashtra Pritam Munde today said any complaint by wrestlers should also be taken note of.

The authorities can decide whether the complaint is justified or not. Munde told reporters in Maharashtra's Beed district on Wednesday that he was hopeful that action would be taken in the present case. "I, not as a Member of Parliament but as a woman, say that if such a complaint comes from a woman, it should be taken note of. It has to be verified." After verification in the case, the authorities should decide whether it is fair or unfair, he said, adding, "If cognizance is not taken, it will not be welcomed in a democracy.

Munde cited the "disappointment over the lack of results of the investigation" by the apex global wrestling body, United World Wrestling (UWW), against the federation chief and threatened to suspend the Indian federation if its elections were not held within 45 days, saying it would be a publicity stunt. Munde also termed the protest as "absolutely heartbreaking" as wrestlers had recently threatened to immerse their medals in the Ganga river.

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