Haryana: At Julana, Anger With Agniveer and Interest in Vinesh Phogat
Atul Ashok Howale
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Vinesh Phogat, star wrestler, is a contestant in the Haryana assembly elections 2024. Phogat faced disqualification just before the final match at this year's Paris Olympics due to a weight gain.
Phogat is contesting the election from the Julana constituency in Haryana, where she has emerged a popular candidate. Phogat's husband wrestler Somveer Rathi hails from the same area, which is why she is famous as the 'daughter-in-law' of the locality.
When The Wire spoke to local voters, there was a noticeable displeasure regarding the BJP-led Union government and the BJP government in Haryana.
The Agniveer scheme and unhappiness with how the government has dealt with farmers top issues at the constituency.
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