Political activities have intensified before the Haryana assembly elections, and meanwhile an important news related to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia has come to light. Actually, both these wrestlers have met the Congress high command, which has increased the speculation that they can join the Congress and contest the upcoming assembly elections.
Reason for displeasure with BJP:
The reason for the wrestlers' displeasure with the BJP is the allegations of sexual harassment against the then President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023. The wrestlers had protested for a long time on this issue, making their displeasure with the BJP clear.
Deepender Singh Hooda welcomed:
When Vinesh Phogat returned to the country after the disappointing result in the Paris Olympic Games, Haryana Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda received her at the Delhi airport and also accompanied her in a road show to her village. During this time, Deepender Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders accompanied Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia.
Meeting with Rahul Gandhi:
Speculations about Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining the Congress also gained momentum when both of them met Rahul Gandhi. Congress is about to announce the names of its candidates in Haryana, and before that this meeting of the wrestlers is indicating that they can become candidates in the assembly elections.
Statement by Deepak Babaria:
When Congress leaders were asked whether Vinesh Phogat would join the party, they did not give a clear answer. Party leader Deepak Babaria also did not deny the speculation of Phogat joining.
Vinesh Phogat joined in support of the farmers:
Vinesh Phogat recently expressed support for the farmers on the completion of 200 days of the Kisan Andolan and visited the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. When asked if she would contest the elections, she said that she does not know about politics but fully supports the farmers.
Ticket Odds:
It is being said that Bajrang Punia may get a ticket from Congress from Badli seat, from where the current MLA is Kuldeep Vats. At the same time, if Vinesh Phogat contests the election, she may get a ticket from Congress Barda or Julana. Barda is her home, and Julana is her in-laws' place.
Rahul Gandhi's opinion: According to Congress sources, Rahul Gandhi wants only Bajrang Punia to contest the elections, but Vinesh Phogat has also expressed her desire to contest the elections.
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