 "Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are pawns in a political conspiracy against him.")
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), claimed that wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia were used by the Congress party as “pawns” in a scheme to control the WFI and criticize the BJP. Following their recent entry into Congress, Singh pointed fingers at former Haryana chief minister ...
 "Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress as candidates announced for Haryana elections, heightening political drama.")
The Congress party recently revealed its first list of 31 candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, scheduled for October 5. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been nominated to contest from the Julana seat, having recently joined the party alongside fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda is set to run from ...
 "Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress, while cricketer Yusuf Pathan aligns with TMC, highlighting sports’ political crossover.")
On September 6, 2024, renowned wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, marking a significant move in Indian sports and politics. Their decision follows a trend where athletes transition from sports to political roles, seeking to leverage their competitive spirit in electoral battles. In contrast, cricketer Yusuf Pathan joined the Trinamool Congress ...
