Vinesh Phogat Wins Julana Seat in Haryana

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the Julana Assembly seat in Haryana, defeating BJP's Yogesh Kumar by approximately 6,000 votes, marking a significant political debut for the Congress candidate. Phogat's victory, attributed to her struggle and recent public sympathy after her Olympic loss, is seen as a triumph for women and their empowerment. Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh controversially claimed that his name aided Phogat's success, while also criticizing Congress's overall performance in the elections. Singh's remarks included a prediction of future turmoil linked to Phogat, emphasizing his belief that Congress remains in decline despite this localized win. Phogat celebrated her victory as a validation of her fight for truth and commitment to her constituents. The broader political landscape showed the BJP securing a majority in Haryana, winning 48 seats compared to Congress's 37.