Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader, has strongly criticized Congress in response to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining the party. Singh claims that their political move is part of a long-standing conspiracy involving key Congress leaders and alleges that their protest against him was politically motivated.
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- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accused Congress of orchestrating a political conspiracy behind the wrestlers’ protest against him.
- Singh claims the alleged conspiracy began two years ago, with sportspersons initiating it on January 18.
- He specifically targets Bhupinder Hooda and Deepender Hooda, asserting they were central to the supposed plot.
- Singh criticized the involvement of Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the protest.
- He alleges that the wrestlers’ protest was not genuinely about women’s respect but was a political maneuver.
- Singh has expressed readiness to campaign in Haryana’s assembly elections if directed by his party.
- The former WFI chief dismissed the political ambitions of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, predicting their defeat.
- Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia recently joined Congress and have vowed to continue their fight for justice.
- Phogat will contest from Julana in Jind district, while Punia has been appointed as the working chairman of the All India Kisan Congress.
- Haryana’s 90-member assembly elections are scheduled for October 5, with vote counting on October 8.
