Two of India's greatest sporting icons, PT Usha and Anju Bobby George, are at the centre of a growing controversy following the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections.
Usha, the current IOA president, has alleged serious irregularities in the election process after suffering a shock defeat that could threaten her chances of securing another term.
The legendary athlete has now approached the International Olympic Committee (IOC) seeking an investigation and is also trying to secure a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain what happened.
Meanwhile, Anju Bobby George, who topped the election, has responded strongly to the allegations.
Why does PT Usha want to meet Modi?
Speaking to Malayala Manorama, Usha alleged that several election rules were violated, including restrictions on social media campaigning and organised canvassing.
She claimed that despite submitting complaints with supporting evidence to the returning officer, no action was taken.
Usha also raised concerns about discrepancies in the vote count.
She revealed that she had approached the IOC's Ethics Commission and was seeking an appointment with Modi to explain the alleged irregularities.
The former sprinter believes there was a deliberate attempt to remove her from the IOA leadership.
Usha claimed that some of the reforms she introduced after becoming president in 2022 had upset influential people within Indian sports administration.
