Wrestling To Political Ring:  Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia To Contest Haryana Elections

Wrestling To Political Ring: Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia To Contest Haryana Elections

Vinesh Phogat expressed her desire to run from the Julana seat. Initially, Congress considered another seat near Gurugram for her, but her preference prevailed

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Bajrang Punia is likely to contest from the Badli seat. Both athletes met with former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, fueling speculation about their candidacies

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The Congress Central Election Committee has finalized candidates for 66 of the 90 seats in Haryana. However, the names of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are not yet on this list

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The wrestlers' meeting with Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi added to the buzz around their potential participation in the Haryana assembly elections under the Congress banner

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The Congress has been tight-lipped about the official candidacy of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. Clarity on their roles is expected by Thursday

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Both Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia were vocal during the 2023 protests against sexual harassment allegations against former BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

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Haryana's assembly elections are scheduled for October 5, with vote counting to take place on October 8. The election results will determine the next phase of these wrestling champions' careers

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