[3] He was later replaced by Australian Rebecca Adam as ICSD President on 1 August 2018 which created further controversy in the Deaf sports world.
He is currently a member of the Russian Presidential Council on People with Disabilities, headed by Vladimir Putin.
[13] While he was under house arrest, Kang Chen; one of the key members of ICSD was appointed as the acting President of International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.
[15] However this incident created further controversy as top Deaf sports movements criticised the appointment of Rebecca Adam without proper consent and approval.
[5] The arrest of former president, Rukhledev cautioned concerns over Italy in hosting the 2019 Winter Deaflympics but was later confirmed that the games would proceed despite the change in administration.