Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Latest News: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently jumped into the ring of politics, says that her entry into politics was not out of choice but out of compulsion. Phogat, who is contesting from Julana constituency in Jind, Haryana, told what circumstances inspired her to enter politics.
In an interview given to India Today, Vinesh Phogat explained why she decided to enter politics and contest elections on a Congress ticket. She also spoke openly about her vision for Haryana.
That’s why I decided to join politics
Vinesh Phogat said, “Circumstances after the 2024 Olympics led me to this decision (to contest elections). People demanded that I keep the warrior inside me alive for them and their children.” She said that her decision was inspired by the relentless fight for justice after the protests of high-profile wrestlers failed to yield results despite facing difficulties. Let us tell you that Vinesh Phogat was among the top wrestlers who took to the streets to protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accusing him of sexually harassing several female wrestlers.
‘For us politics is not an option, it is a necessity’
Vinesh Phogat said, “We fought on the streets, what did we get? We got nothing but abuse and humiliation. I went to the Olympics. Did I get justice? Nothing. We never got justice. Entering politics was not a choice but a necessity.”
‘I will learn and adapt with time’
Vinesh Phogat attacked the BJP and said, “Sometimes they accuse us of being Muslims, sometimes they say we support Pakistan, or we are Khalistanis… but all this will not work. BJP needs to join clean politics.” On the difficulties faced in the field of politics, Vinesh said that there are difficulties in every field in the beginning. The kind of difficulty there was in the beginning of wrestling, politics is also no different from this, but with time I will learn and adapt myself. The biggest challenge for me at this time is to know the people and understand their needs.
‘The decision to contest from Julana was taken by the Congress leadership’
On the question of choosing Julana instead of Charkhi Dadri seat, Vinesh Phogat said that it was not her decision but the decision of the Congress leadership. On the question of her vision for Haryana and Julana, she said that Julana is my priority, but my goal is to work for the development of entire Haryana. I do not want to limit myself to just one constituency. Her vision for Haryana is focused on creating a safe environment for young athletes. Especially for those who are victims of sexual harassment. I want to assure them that someone is standing for them, fighting for their rights.
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