Former wrestler Vinesh Phogat, representing the Congress, won the Julana Assembly constituency in Haryana, defeating BJP's Yogesh Kumar by over 6,000 votes. This victory marked the first time Congress secured a win from Julana in 15 years, despite BJP's strong overall performance in the Haryana elections, which positions them for a third consecutive term. Phogat's win is viewed as a symbolic achievement for women's empowerment and exemplifies a transition from sports to politics. Her political journey began following a controversial disqualification from the Olympics and was bolstered by her leadership in protests against sexual harassment in wrestling.