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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a prominent Indian politician who has served as a six-term Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ¹. He is also widely recognized for his long tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ¹⁵.

Early Life and Political Career

Born on January 8, 1957, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's family has a history in politics, with his cousin grandfather having been a legislator ¹². He is often referred to as a "bahubali" (strongman) of Uttar Pradesh, indicating his significant influence in the region ¹.

He has been elected to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) multiple times, representing the Kaiserganj constituency in Uttar Pradesh ⁵. His political career has spanned several decades, making him a seasoned figure in Indian politics.

Role in Indian Wrestling

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh served as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) since 2012 ⁵. During his leadership, he was a highly visible figure in the sport.

However, his tenure at the WFI has also been marked by controversy. In recent years, he has faced serious allegations, including those of sexual harassment from top wrestlers ⁵. These allegations led to significant protests and widespread media attention in India. He has also been involved in other controversies, such as being filmed slapping a wrestler in public, which he later defended as a "case of age fraud" ⁴⁸.

As of June 4, 2024, Karan Bhushan Singh, his son, assumed office as a Member of Parliament, succeeding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and is also the President of the U.P. Wrestling Association ⁷. This indicates a continued family involvement in both politics and wrestling administration.