In a statement released on social media, Phogat expressed disappointment with the outcome and alleged that Brij Bhushan had received institutional protection throughout the proceedings. Vinesh Phogat Alleges System ProtectionSharing her response after the verdict, Phogat reflected on the difficulties faced by the women wrestlers in pursuing the case against the former BJP MP. Using the influence of the government and his own political clout, Brij Bhushan intimidated several girls into withdrawing their names from the case. "We are deeply saddened that the court did not find Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh guilty of the sexual harassment allegations brought by the women wrestlers." "From the very beginning, the entire state machinery, the government, and the system have been working to protect Brij Bhushan."