“It was an overwhelming experience when it was announced that I have joined the Congress Party in front of around two lakh people. It was at the same time a different experience that I was sitting with Rahul Gandhi, the chief minister (Ashok Gehlot) and state Congress Party chief among others,” said Poonia.
Asked what had prompted her to join politics, she said she developed the desire to work for the betterment of the people, especially for the youth, women and children while leading social campaigns in her state after winning gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games here.
Discus thrower Krishna Poonia joins Congress in Rajasthan
New Delhi: Renowned discus thrower Krishna Poonia today joined Congress party in the presence of Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Rajasthan.The announcement was made by Ashok Tanwar, Rahul Gandhi's close confidant. Poonia's formal
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