Under fire Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh indicated he would fight fiercely against the sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him.
The BJP MP yesterday released a video saying he would wish to embrace death the day he feels helpless.
"Friends, the day I introspect on what I gained or lost, and feel that I no longer have the strength to fight; the day I feel helpless, I would wish death as I won't be living a life like that. Instead of living such a life, I would wish that death takes me in its embrace," the accused wrestling body chief said in the video.
Star Indian wrestlers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, among many others, launched a protest against the WFI chief accusing him of sexual harassment and mistreatment of athletes.
Over the last week, the wrestlers have slept and trained at the protest site near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Malik also said no FIR has been filed even after they lodged a complaint against the WFI chief last week.
"We are now counting on the Supreme Court to give us justice," she said.
Delhi Police had on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that a preliminary inquiry would be needed before lodging an FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
The matter is scheduled to be heard in the apex court today. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has noted that there are serious allegations in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India.
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports had also announced on Monday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be forming an ad-hoc committee to conduct the elections for the Executive Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) within 45 days of its formation, to manage day-to-day affairs of the body, including the selection of athletes and making entries for the participation of players in international events.
This committee will be functioning for an interim period till a new Executive Committee takes charge.