In her new book 'Witness', Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik reveals that Babita Phogat's true intention in the protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was to replace him and become the head of the wrestling body. Sakshi also claims that Babita, a BJP politician now, was selfish and had greed driven motives despite portraying herself as a supporter of the protest. The accusation adds a new twist to the ongoing sexual harassment case against Singh, where the three prominent faces of the protest - Sakshi, Babita, and Vinesh Phogat - were initially united. However, greed started to creep into their minds, leading to a rift and ultimately affecting their performance at the 2023 Asian Games trials.
In a tight race for the Julana seat in the Haryana Assembly elections, wrestler Vinesh Phogat – now a Congress candidate – has regained her lead against the BJP's Yogesh Kumar and the JJP's Amardeep Dhanda. Phogat's entry into politics comes after a tumultuous period in her wrestling career, marked by disqualification and resignation. As the BJP and Congress vie for control in Haryana, the performance of the Congress in Julana could be a deciding factor.
Former BJP MP and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reacts to wrestler Vinesh Phogat's victory in the Haryana Assembly polls, calling it a result of the power of his name. Singh claims his name was enough to help Phogat win the elections in Julana and criticizes the BJP for relying on "jaat" majority seats. Meanwhile, Phogat herself sees her win as a victory of struggle and truth.
The 2024 Haryana Assembly election results have brought in a series of unexpected twists and turns, with Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat securing a win from the Julana seat. This win comes as a surprise amidst the BJP's overwhelming majority in the state. With this victory, Phogat has announced that "truth has won," indicating a potential shift in power dynamics in the state. However, the final result is still pending as the votes are still being counted.
BJP MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal expressed confidence in the party's victory in the Haryana Assembly elections, citing the support for PM Modi. However, Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat remains optimistic and believes that the "atmosphere is positive" for the party. As of 5 pm, the voter turnout stands at 61%, with the highest in Mewat and the lowest in Faridabad.
The highly anticipated assembly elections in Haryana are underway, with voters heading to the polls to determine the fate of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other key candidates including Vinesh Phogat. The BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seeking a third consecutive term, while the Congress is hoping to make a comeback after a decade. The state is also seeing intense competition from other parties such as AAP, INLD, BSP, JJP and Azad Samaj Party. Stay tuned to NDTV for live updates on the election results and follow the latest news from India and across the world.
Yogeshwar Dutt expresses his disappointment over Vinesh Phogat's joining of Indian National Congress ahead of elections in Haryana, stating that she should have apologized to the entire country for her disqualification in the Paris Olympic Games 2024. Dutt also criticized her for creating a negative atmosphere in the country during the protests last year, and for blaming false conspiracy theories, including involving the Indian Prime Minister. He believes that instead of apologizing, Phogat's actions have only damaged India's image internationally.
Indian wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat is making her first visit to the village of Khera Bakhta in Julana since receiving her election ticket. This important visit will help strengthen her ties with local residents and garner support for her political campaign. Stay updated with ABP News for the latest developments in this political race.
The Congress party has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, with Vinesh Phogat being nominated as the candidate for the Julana constituency. The JJP has decided to field Amarjit Dhanda, the current MLA, again as their candidate. However, Congress is hopeful that Phogat's popularity and recent retirement from wrestling will garner sympathy votes and help them win the seat.
The Congress has released its first list of 31 candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls, with wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat nominated from the Julana constituency and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi. The party has also revealed its picks for other key constituencies in Haryana, resulting in heightened anticipation for the upcoming elections. Stay tuned for more updates on the Congress' candidates and their chances at the polls.