Wrestler Bajrang Punia Supports Vinesh Phogat in Haryana Elections
Rohtak (Haryana) [India], September 7: Wrestler Bajrang Punia has shown his support for fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is running in the Haryana Assembly elections from Julana. Bajrang Punia stated that he will work within the organization and fulfill the responsibilities given by the party’s ‘High Command’.
“We had decided that only one of us would contest the election, and she is contesting. I stand with Vinesh…I will work in the organization and carry out the responsibility given by the High Command,” said Punia.
When asked about the allegations that wrestlers’ protests were backed by Congress, Punia clarified that they had no political involvement at that time. He emphasized that they did not allow any politicians on their stage initially and that it is the job of others to set narratives.
“I would like to thank everyone. I think I will receive the same love in politics that I received through wrestling. I have come here with a sense of service to people. I will work hard by being in the grassroots,” Punia added.
On Friday, former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that the joining of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to the Congress party proves that the wrestlers’ movement was a “conspiracy” against him and that Congress was behind it. He stated that the Congress would regret their decision and alleged that the protest was not for the dignity of women but was politically motivated.
On September 6, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, with Vinesh Phogat being fielded in the Julana constituency and Bajrang Punia being appointed as the working president of the All India Kisan Congress. The Haryana assembly elections will be held on October 5, with the last date for filing nominations being September 12. The counting of votes will take place on October 8.
In the 2019 elections, the BJP formed a coalition government with the JJP, but the alliance was dissolved earlier this year.
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Bajrang Punia -: Bajrang Punia is a famous Indian wrestler who has won many medals in international competitions. He is known for his skills in freestyle wrestling.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is another well-known Indian wrestler from the famous Phogat family. She has also won many medals and is now entering politics.
Haryana Assembly elections -: These are elections held to choose representatives for the state of Haryana in India. The people elected will make decisions and laws for the state.
Julana -: Julana is a place in the state of Haryana, India. It is one of the areas where people will vote in the Haryana Assembly elections.
High Command -: In political parties, the ‘High Command’ refers to the top leaders who make important decisions and give directions to other members.
Wrestling Federation of India -: This is the organization that manages and promotes wrestling in India. They organize competitions and support wrestlers.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh -: He is a politician and was the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. He has made claims about the wrestlers’ movement.
Congress -: Congress is one of the major political parties in India. It has been in power many times and has a long history in Indian politics.
All India Kisan Congress -: This is a wing of the Congress party that focuses on issues related to farmers in India. Bajrang Punia has been appointed as its working president.
