Vinesh Phogat's Triumph: A Victory of Truth and Struggle in Haryana

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat celebrated her first electoral win from Haryana's Julana assembly seat. Phogat, representing Congress, defeated BJP's Yogesh Kumar by 6,015 votes, marking the victory as one of struggle and truth. Her political venture follows a significant wrestling career and activism against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Vinesh Phogat, a renowned wrestler who turned to politics, marked a significant victory in the Julana assembly seat, Haryana. On Tuesday, she referred to her electoral success as a triumph of struggle and truth.

According to the Election Commission, Phogat, the Congress candidate, outperformed her closest competitor, BJP's Yogesh Kumar, by a margin of 6,015 votes, having secured a total of 65,080 votes.

In her statement, the 30-year-old emphasized her dedication to the trust and affection of the electorate. Phogat entered the political arena after retiring from an illustrious wrestling career, where she had been a prominent figure in protests against the former WFI chief.