Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has made a big statement about not winning a medal in the Olympics 2024. She said that those who were happy with her defeat in the Paris Olympics should be prosecuted for treason, as it has insulted the country. Vinesh said this in a conversation with India Today TV. She said, ‘Such statements have been coming for the last one and a half years. This shows their mentality. If it is being said that they are happy that I did not win the Olympics, then a case of treason is made against them. This medal was not mine but of the whole country. That is why they have insulted the nation.’
Former Haryana government minister Anil Vij had described Vinesh Phogat as the daughter of Congress. On this, she said, ‘I am the daughter of the country and will always remain so.’ Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat started her campaign for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections today. She said on Sunday that she hopes to win every battle with the blessings of the people. 30-year-old Phogat has been fielded from Julana assembly constituency for the Haryana assembly elections. Voting for the 90-member assembly in Haryana will be held on October 5 while the counting of votes will take place on October 8.
Vinesh Phogat received a rousing welcome in Julana
Vinesh Phogat was given a warm welcome on reaching Julana. Her supporters, including elders, women and members of various khaps, welcomed her by garlanding her and blessed her. Congress on Friday released its first list of 32 candidates for the Haryana assembly elections, in which her name was also included among the party candidates. Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were at the forefront of the wrestlers’ protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She started her political innings by joining the Congress on Friday.
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Standing on top of the car, Vinesh Phogat took the blessings of the people. People stood around her vehicle to get a glimpse of her. Amid the beats of drums, her supporters raised slogans of ‘Vinesh Phogat Zindabad’. Responding to a question on Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Phogat said, “Brij Bhushan is not the country. My country stands with me. My loved ones stand with me and they matter to me.” Brij Bhushan had alleged that the Congress used Phogat and Poonia as pawns in its conspiracy to take control of the WFI and attack the BJP. Responding to a question, Phogat said, “My loved ones supported me. Just like they ensured victory in wrestling, they will continue their blessings here as well and with their blessings we will win every battle.”
(With agency input)
