New Delhi, Oct 01 (V7N) – Indian Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat has made headlines with her bold transition from the world of sports to politics. After being disqualified from the Paris Games for failing to make weight in the women’s 50 kg freestyle final, Phogat announced her retirement and launched her political career with the Congress party. She is now gearing up to contest in Haryana’s upcoming state elections this Saturday.

Phogat’s candidacy is driven by her commitment to addressing key issues, particularly women’s rights and safety. “I’m here to bring change in all sectors and take care of everyone equally, especially the women in my constituency,” Phogat stated during her campaign trail. Her passion for the cause of women’s safety is well known, as she previously led protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, who faced accusations of sexual harassment.

While Congress has historically struggled in the Julana constituency, Phogat’s star power and widespread community support have injected fresh energy into her campaign. After her Olympic setback, she revealed that the encouragement from her supporters inspired her political journey. “Hundreds of people visited me every day, asked me to not abandon the spirit of the fighter,” Phogat shared.

Many, particularly women, are rallying behind Phogat as she embarks on her new path. A first-time voter remarked, “If women didn’t support women, who would?” This sentiment resonates across her constituency, raising hopes for significant change.

The results of the election will be announced on October 4, and all eyes are on Phogat as she seeks to translate her wrestling tenacity into a political victory. Her determination to fight for justice and uplift her community positions her as a formidable candidate in Haryana’s political landscape.

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