Vinesh Phogat

Wrestler-turned-MLA Vinesh Phogat opts for Rs 4 crore cash award after Haryana government offers her Olympic silver medallist-equivalent benefits.

Bajrang Punia also urged people to stand with the farmers against what he called an oppressive act by both the Central and Punjab governments.

Vinesh Phogat, a champion wrestler, has transitioned into the political arena. After a controversial disqualification from the Paris Olympics, she joined the Congress party and secured a victory in the Haryana Assembly elections. This article explores her journey, educational background, and impressive financial success.

In the aftermath of the Haryana assembly election results, former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has unleashed sharp criticism against Vinesh Phogat. Despite Phogat’s electoral triumph, Singh asserted that while she may have secured her seat, her party suffered a decisive loss.

Haryana Election 2024: Olympian Vinesh Phogat won the Julana seat in Haryana's Jind district for Congress, marking the party's first victory in the area in 15 years. She secured a margin of over 6,000 votes. Despite her win, the BJP has crossed the majority mark in the Haryana assembly.

The Haryana Assembly Election results will be declared on Tuesday, October 8. Both BJP and Congress are claiming victory. Meanwhile, the fate of candidates in 10 VIP seats is at stake.

Born in Charkhi Dadri, Phogat joined the Congress party after her return from the Tokyo Olympics, where she made headlines by defeating four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan before her controversial disqualification in the final.

Following her Olympic heartbreak and retirement from wrestling, Vinesh Phogat is entering politics. She's contesting the upcoming Haryana elections from the Julana Constituency in Jind, revealing her assets and income in her nomination affidavit.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has expressed disappointment, stating that PT Usha, the president of the Indian Olympic Association, only pretended to support her during her disqualification from the Olympics but did not provide any real assistance.

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday came under fire for referring to celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat as "Vinita" during his response to remarks made by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Sanjay Singh.