Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was eliminated from the finals in the Paris Olympics on the basis of excess weight, has said that entering the arena of politics was not a compulsion but a necessity. He has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegation that his protests are being used for politics.
Vinesh Phogat had appealed against the decision to disqualify him from the finals at the Paris Olympics. In this matter the sympathy of the whole nation was with him. He was given a grand welcome on his return home. Now she is contesting elections on Congress ticket.
In an exclusive interview, Vinesh Phogat said that I entered the field of politics to ensure a healthy environment for athletes. They need more facilities. This requires planning and political commitment.
Vinesh Phogat is contesting elections from Jolana (Jund) constituency of Haryana state of India. Vinesh Phogat said that people encouraged me to enter politics to do something for the new generation. I am a fighter in myself. I want to keep alive. I will have to come to the field, I will have to fight for the people.