"Players are pride of nation, we don't do politics on them," Haryana BJP president on Phogat, Punia joining Congress

Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have joined Congress, marking a significant boost for the party ahead of Haryana assembly elections. Bajrang Punia has been appointed working president of the All India Kisan Congress, while Vinesh Phogat will contest from Julana. Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli emphasized that players are the pride of the country.