Vinesh Phogat Joins Congress: Wrestlers' Stir Politically Motivated? Editors Debate

The big focus of this episode of Democratic Newsroom is on wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia's political plunge. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Friday joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana assembly polls in the presence of party leader KC Venugopal and hailed the party as the one that stands for women. Both Punia and Phogat were part of the protest over sexual harassment allegations against former BJP MP and then Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023. Their move has sparked a political debate, with supporters claiming it is a logical step for affecting change, while critics argue her actions were politically motivated from the start. #haryanaelections #indiatoday #vineshphogat Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday