Vinesh Phogat Wins Historic Julana Assembly Victory

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.