Vinesh Phogat Joins Congress, Says ‘Joined a Party Which Stands With Women and Is Ready to Fight From Sadak to Sansad’ (Watch Video)
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections 2024. Both Olympians, who led protests last year against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment, met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday before formally joining the party.
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections 2024. Both Olympians, who led protests last year against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment, met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday before formally joining the party. Vinesh Phogat expressed her gratitude to the public for their support throughout her wrestling career and thanked the Congress for standing by her during difficult times. She emphasised her commitment to fighting for women's rights, saying, “I am proud to join a party that stands against misbehaviour and injustice towards women and is ready to fight from sadak to sansad.” Phogat also vowed to serve the country with the same dedication she brought to wrestling, stating, “We stand with every woman who feels helpless.” Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia Join Congress Ahead of Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 (Watch Video).
Vinesh Phogat Joins Congress
#WATCH | Delhi | On joining Congress, Vinesh Phogat says, "I thank Congress party...Kehte hain na ki bure time mein pata lagta hai ki apna kaun hai...When we were being dragged on the road, all parties except BJP were with us. I feel proud that I have joined a party which stands… pic.twitter.com/FIV1FLQeXa
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