"I Have Proof Of Innocence": Brij Bhushan After Delhi Court Frames Charges

BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh pleaded not guilty to the sexual harassment allegations and said he is ready to face the trial

A Delhi court today framed charges against BJP MP and former wrestling boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of sexual harassment of women wrestlers. Indian Penal Code sections relating to sexual harassment, use of force against a woman and criminal intimidation have been slapped on the heavyweight politician.

The BJP MP was brought to Delhi's Rouse Avenue court this afternoon. When the case came up, he pleaded not guilty to the sexual harassment allegations and said he is ready to face the trial. "When I have not committed any mistake, why will I admit it?" he said.

The court then framed the charges and asked Brijbhushan Singh to sign the related documents.