Brij Bhushan acquittal fuels BJP strategy debate for UP polls

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal in a sexual harassment case has sparked political speculation over his role in the BJP's campaign for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. His return to Ayodhya drew thousands of supporters, and observers say the verdict gives the party flexibility to leverage his influence across nearly 25 Assembly seats in eastern Uttar Pradesh, while opposition parties reiterate support for the women wrestlers.