Vinesh Phogat declares assets: Owns luxury cars, plot in Sonipat worth Rs 2 cr, and more
Vinesh Phogat, who recently transitioned into politics after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, has filed her nomination for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Contesting from the Julana constituency in Jind, Vinesh provided a detailed declaration of her assets and income in her nomination affidavit.
Vinesh, a multi-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, revealed that she owns three vehicles: a Volvo XC 60 worth Rs 35 lakh, a Hyundai Creta valued at Rs 12 lakh, and a Toyota Innova priced at Rs 17 lakh. She is currently repaying a loan of Rs 13 lakh taken to purchase the Innova. Additionally, her husband, Somvir Rathee, owns a Mahindra Scorpio, which is valued at Rs 19 lakh.
In terms of property, Vinesh owns a plot in Sonipat, which has a valuation of Rs 2 crore. Her income declaration for the last financial year, as per her IT return, amounted to Rs 13,85,000. Alongside these assets, she reported having Rs 1,95,000 in cash on hand.
Vinesh’s decision to join the Congress party followed her disqualification from the women’s freestyle 50kg final at the Paris Olympics. She was eliminated after being found 100 grams overweight during her second weigh-in. Her subsequent appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver medal was also dismissed. This experience, coupled with her claims of a lack of support during her Olympic journey, motivated her entry into politics.
Vinesh recently criticised the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its president, Usha, for not providing adequate
