Discus thrower Krishna Poonia joins Congress in Rajasthan

“After the 2010 CWG, I was involved in social cause campaigns mostly relating to women and children and lots of people want me do something to bring changes in their lives. I felt a connect with these people—mostly women and deprived children.

“It's new responsibility entrusted to me and I know it's going to be challenging. I thank the Congress Party, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders and I hope I can do something for the people of Rajasthan,” said Poonia, the only Indian woman track and field athlete to have won an individual gold medal in Commonwealth Games.

(With PTI inputs)