From 100 gm Olympic disappointment to thousands of votes in two months: How Vinesh Phogat won poll kushti in Julana
Julana constituency in Jind district. As of the latest updates, she is locked in a tight race against BJP candidate Yogesh Bairagi, who is currently trailing her by 38 votes.
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Phogat, who hails from Charkhi Dadri, made a name for herself by defeating Japan's four-time world champion Yui Susaki before her Olympic setback. Her political journey is significant, marking her as a pioneer among women wrestlers entering politics, following her cousin Babita Phogat, who unsuccessfully contested the assembly elections in 2019 from the same district.
Having traded her wrestling singlet for a traditional salwar-kameez and dupatta, Vinesh Phogat is stepping into her new role as a political candidate in her in-laws' town. However, her transition into politics has proven to be more challenging than she anticipated. Contesting on a Congress ticket in the Julana constituency, known for its unpredictable voting patterns, Phogat successfully navigated a fierce political landscape.
Over the past two months, Phogat has undergone a significant transformation. She has made efforts to speak in the local dialect, aiming to resonate with voters and encourage their participation. “Thamne mera nishan bhi bera hai ke nai, haath ka nishan hai, seedha thappad lagna chahiye aur iski awaj Dilli tak jani chahiye (You all know my symbol, right? It’s the hand. Make your vote heard all the way to Delhi),” she
