Haryana election 2024: Wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat on Sunday formally launched her marketing campaign for the upcoming Haryana Meeting elections, expressing confidence in successful every battle with the blessings of the individuals. Phogat, 30, has been fielded from the Julana meeting section for the elections scheduled on 5 October, with the counting of votes on 8 October.
Phogat acquired a heat welcome upon her arrival in Julana, the place supporters, together with aged individuals, girls, and members of varied ‘Khaps’, greeted her with garlands and bestowed their blessings. The Congress celebration had launched its first record of 32 candidates for the Haryana polls on Friday, naming Phogat as one in all their contenders.
Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, each of whom performed a outstanding position within the wrestlers’ protest in opposition to then Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, entered the political area by becoming a member of the Congress on Friday.
Standing atop a automotive, Phogat took blessings from the group that gathered to catch a glimpse of her, as her supporters chanted “Vinesh Phogat zindabad” to the beat of a ‘dhol’.
Responding to a query concerning Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Phogat said, “Brij Bhushan is just not the nation. My nation stands by me. My family members stand by me, they usually matter to me”, as quoted by information company PTI.
Brij Bhushan, on Saturday, accused Phogat and Bajrang Punia of being utilized by the Congress as pawns in a conspiracy to take management of the WFI and assault the BJP.
On her electoral prospects, Phogat expressed confidence, saying, “My family members supported me. Like they ensured victory in wrestling, they may proceed their blessings right here, and with their blessings, we’ll win each battle.”
Vinesh Phogat expressed her gratitude to the Congress celebration, saying, “I need to thank the Congress celebration, not simply because they gave me a ticket, however as a result of once we had been sitting on the highway, Priyanka Gandhi got here to assist us. When it felt like we’d have to depart the nation, Priyanka Gandhi instructed us to not lose hope. It was that day I made a decision that I must wrestle once more.”
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Phogat additionally mirrored on her Olympic expertise, the place she turned the primary Indian lady wrestler to achieve the ultimate, solely to be disqualified in Paris for being obese by about 100 grams in her 50-kilogramme class weigh-in. She famous that the ache of lacking out on an Olympic medal was alleviated by the love and assist she acquired from the individuals upon her return.
“The ache subsided that very day when the residents of the nation showered love on me after I landed on the airport. I’ve to cut back their ache, and it’s my duty,” she added.
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At 30, Phogat remarked, “I’ve come by many challenges. When individuals are with you, one can overcome any problem.” Expressing her happiness about contesting the elections, she stated, “I’m feeling blissful, and I’ll attempt to reside as much as their expectations.”
Phogat hails from Balali in Charkhi Dadri district, whereas her in-laws’ hometown is Julana.
From the stage, Vinesh Phogat stated, ‘Whether or not I win or lose, I’ll stay amongst you. It’s my dream to reside within the village; I really feel that vigorous individuals are not present in cities. I need to alleviate your ache, and I would like your blessings and your assist.’
“Even once we had been combating at Jantar Mantar, Bhupinder Hooda inspired us. I request all of you to at all times assist your daughters. I’ve acquired a variety of love from the nation. The day after tomorrow, we’ll inaugurate our workplace,” she added.