‘There’s pressure to join … ‘: What Vinesh Phogat said about entering politics | Jind News – Times of India

JIND: Vinesh Phogat, a renowned Indian wrestler, hinted to shift to politics. Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics gold medal match over 100-gram weight, Phogat has been approached by several political parties to join their fold.
Vinesh Phogat, who was here in Jind on Tuesday to attend a program organised at Khatkar toll plaza said that “there is pressure to join politics but I will take further decisions after consulting with elderly people.When asked if she would continue with sports or venture into politics, Phogat smiled and said, ” I will do both,”.
While addressing people at the spot, she said “I am the daughter-in-law of Jind, and I am proud. Jind is the fortress of Haryana. It has been the epicentre of farmers’ agitation against now repealed three laws. I used to cry over the plight and ignorance of farmers by the government. However, farmers fought well and won the battle. Moreover, farmers always supported me well whenever I was in trouble,” she added.
When asked about her retirement from wrestling, Vinesh Phogat said, “When my mind is clear, I will think about what to do next as I am in a deep shock of the incident that occurred with me recently,” she added.
In a reply to a query in which wrestling federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh stated that Vinesh Phogat should not enter politics, Vinesh Phogat said, “Don’t ask me about controversies. Who is Sanjay Singh? I don’t know him.”
At the occasion several organisations including khaps, Muslim community, women and several villages facilitated her.