Haryana Election: Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to Join Congress Today | ABP News

A major update regarding the Haryana elections: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are set to join the Congress party today. Sources indicate that Vinesh Phogat will contest the elections, while Bajrang Punia will campaign in Haryana. The threat to the ticket of Badli MLA Kuldeep Vats has subsided, as there were speculations earlier that Bajrang might contest from Badli. On August 27, 2024, during an event in Jind, Haryana, Vinesh Phogat had mentioned that she was under pressure to enter politics. However, she also stated that she would seek advice from her elders before making any decisions. Vinesh had expressed that she would only think about her next steps once she felt mentally stable and clear. After being disqualified from the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling.