Olympic Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Join Congress

Their entry into politics comes ahead of Haryana Assembly elections, aiming to challenge the BJP's stronghold.

Phogat and Punia were prominent in protests against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Both wrestlers met with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge before joining.
Phogat is expected to run from the Julana constituency, and Punia from the Badli seat.
Phogat resigned from her Northern Railways position before entering politics.
Their move is seen as a boost for Congress, especially among Haryana's significant farmer voting bloc.