Lucknow: A political rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda took an unexpected turn when former Kaiserganj MP and ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh slipped and fell off a stage during a public event held in support of his son, Karan Singh. The incident occurred at a ‘Rashtrakatha’ gathering and was captured on camera, quickly spreading across social media platforms.
According to visuals circulating online, Brij Bhushan was addressing supporters from an elevated platform when he moved towards the edge of the stage. Within seconds, he appeared to lose his footing and toppled forward, falling face-first to the ground. The video clip, shot from the side, shows the height of the stage and the force of the fall, making the moment all the more dramatic. The footage ends shortly after, with witnesses claiming that Singh stood up moments later and was assisted to a chair.
While there were no official reports of serious injuries, the incident triggered a wave of reactions online. Social media users flooded platforms with memes, sarcastic remarks and sharp political commentary, with many drawing parallels between the fall and Singh’s controversial public image. The video quickly became a trending topic, overshadowing the purpose of the rally itself.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has remained under intense public scrutiny since 2023, when several prominent women wrestlers accused him of sexual harassment and intimidation. Although he has consistently denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated, the controversy significantly altered his political standing. He was later removed from the post of WFI president and did not receive a BJP ticket in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, paving the way for his son to contest instead.
Despite facing multiple legal battles over the years and enduring political setbacks, Singh has continued to stay active in regional politics. Earlier this month, he claimed that he was deliberately sidelined due to a conspiracy and publicly expressed his intention to return to Parliament in the future, even if it means contesting as an independent candidate.
