TikTok got Sonali Phogat BJP ticket in Haryana

Those who criticize Chinese short video-making app TikTok can take a hike, for here is Sonali Phogat -- a TikTok sensation, who has secured a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket for the Adampur seat in Haryana against three-time MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi from the Congress party.

With over 1.20 lakh followers, Phogat has made over 175 short videos which are immensely popular in Haryana, especially among young voters.

Sensing her popularity among TikTok users in Haryana, the BJP decided to pit the small screen actress and greenhorn activist against sitting legislator Bishnoi -- the son of three-time Chief Minister late Bhajan Lal in this Jat-dominated seat.