Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:26pm on 06 Sep 2024,Friday Politics
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the Congress party on Friday, will contest the Haryana Assembly elections from the Julana seat, sources confirmed. Phogat, known for her achievements in wrestling, announced she is starting a new chapter in politics and hopes to improve the conditions for sportspersons. She criticized the BJP for its treatment of wrestlers during protests against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Bajrang Punia, who joined the Congress alongside Phogat, will not run in the elections. Phogat retired from wrestling after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.
