Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:07am on 06 Sep 2024,Friday India
Olympian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are set to join the Indian National Congress on Saturday, ahead of the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The move follows their meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on September 4 in New Delhi, sparking speculation about their political debut. Vinesh Phogat has resigned from her position with Indian Railways, signaling a serious shift towards politics. Their entry into Congress is seen as a strategic boost for the party, particularly as some Haryana Congress leaders have expressed concerns over forming an alliance with AAP. The addition of these sports icons is expected to strengthen Congress’ position in the region.
