Vinesh Phogat brands Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh "a goon and a criminal", accuses BJP of backing him

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said "He is a goon and a criminal" about Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a Times of India report published on August 18, 2026.

She accused the BJP of supporting him despite sexual harassment allegations.

Phogat questioned Singh's wealth and alleged land encroachment in Gonda. She drew parallels between past police actions and recent protests and said that money is used for atrocities against women.