New Delhi, September 4, 2024 – Haryana’s political scene just got a lot more interesting! Wrestling stars Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today, and it’s got everyone talking about what they might be up to in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.
This meeting with Rahul Gandhi, and Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, has sparked rumors that they might be gearing up to run for office on Congress tickets in the October 5 elections.
नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi से विनेश फोगाट जी और बजरंग पुनिया जी ने मुलाकात की। pic.twitter.com/UK7HW6kLEL
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 4, 2024
The buzz around Phogat and Punia getting involved in politics has been growing for some time. Phogat, who recently retired from wrestling after a controversial disqualification at the Paris Olympics, has been a strong supporter of farmers’ protests and isn’t shy about speaking her mind. Punia, too, has been involved in social causes and has a huge following in Haryana.
During their meeting, Gandhi reportedly talked about the political situation in Haryana and discussed how Phogat and Punia could make a big impact in the elections. While there’s no official word yet on whether they’ll run, insiders are hinting that an announcement could be coming soon.
As per various news reports, Vinesh is expected to challenge Amarjeet Dhanda of the Jannayak Janta Party for the Julana seat, while Bajrang Punia’s potential seat is still not decided.
The Haryana Assembly elections are shaping up to be a tough fight, and Congress is hoping that adding big names like Phogat and Punia to their team will give them a boost. If these two decide to enter the political ring, it could really shake things up. As the election day gets closer, all eyes are on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. Will they make the switch from sports to politics?
The BJP, currently in power in the state of Haryana, is also currently focused on finalizing its candidates for the upcoming state elections, with a strategy to tackle anti-incumbency sentiments and other challenges.
