Indian Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Join Congress Party

The athletes, who led protests against the Wrestling Federation chief, enter politics ahead of Haryana elections.

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia were prominent figures in protests against sexual harassment in Indian wrestling.
Phogat will contest the Haryana state elections from the Julana constituency.
Punia has been appointed working president of the All India Kisan Congress.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleges their political move is part of a conspiracy against him.
The wrestlers' entry into politics is seen as a boost for the Congress party in Haryana.