Former Indian wrestler and current political candidate Vinesh Phogat has disclosed her assets and financial details as she prepares to contest in the Haryana Assembly elections from the Julana constituency in Jind. This disclosure follows her transition from sports to politics after a disqualification at the Paris Olympics.
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- Vinesh Phogat, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, has filed her nomination for the Haryana Assembly elections.
- She is contesting from the Julana constituency in Jind.
- Vinesh owns three vehicles: a Volvo XC 60 (Rs 35 lakh), a Hyundai Creta (Rs 12 lakh), and a Toyota Innova (Rs 17 lakh).
- She is repaying a loan of Rs 13 lakh taken for the purchase of the Toyota Innova.
- Her husband, Somvir Rathee, owns a Mahindra Scorpio valued at Rs 19 lakh.
- Vinesh possesses a plot in Sonipat, valued at Rs 2 crore.
- Her income for the last financial year, according to her IT return, was Rs 13,85,000.
- She has reported having Rs 1,95,000 in cash on hand.
- Vinesh’s move into politics follows her disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being 100 grams overweight.
- She has criticized the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its president, Usha, for inadequate support and alleged political posturing on social media.
