Following the inclusion of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia into the Congress party, former President of the Indian Wrestling Federation, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been consistently commenting on them. Moreover, he has labelled the female wrestlers' movement as a Congress-driven initiative. Brij Bhushan has been making such statements especially as Haryana approaches its elections. Sources suggest that the BJP leadership has issued a strict directive to him to refrain from making any kind of statements about Vinesh and Bajrang.
It is reported that these instructions to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh are in light of the upcoming elections in Haryana since any direct comments from him on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia could backfire. Hence, it is advised not to make any statements that might affect BJP's voter base in Haryana.
Brij Bhushan's Comments After Vinesh Joins Congress
Ever since Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been making sharp comments about them. He even went so far as to say that Vinesh Phogat was not deserving of an Olympic spot. With Vinesh and Bajrang deciding to contest elections, the political scene has become rather tumultuous.
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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has called wrestler Vinesh Phogat the face of a Congress conspiracy. He stated that Dipender Hooda and the Hooda family conspired against him. The Congress had orchestrated a movement against him, levelling baseless accusations.
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Vinesh Starts Her Election Campaign
Vinesh Phogat has already started campaigning as a Congress candidate. It is reported that considering the elections in Haryana and the strong influence of sports and athletes there, the BJP has advised its leaders not to comment on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. It is believed that the BJP does not want to take any risks in Haryana. The sentiments of the people are heavily tied with sports, and unnecessary comments about any female wrestler at this juncture could be costly.
