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  Vinesh Phogat, wrestler-turned-politician, chooses Rs 4 crore after Haryana govt offers options

  India | April 10, 2025 22:42 IST

  The government recently sought Vinesh's preference regarding the benefit which she wished to avail. During the Haryana Assembly's Budget Session in March, Phogat had reminded Saini of his promise to honour her like a medallist after she was disqualified for being overweight.

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  Railways initiates process to relieve Vinesh Phogat, Punia, clearing way for former's election bid

  India | September 08, 2024 20:36 IST

  A senior railway official confirmed that the standard three-month notice period for resigning employees will be waived in their cases. "The provision of serving a three-month notice period will not hinder the process. We have decided to expedite the resignations of both players," the official stated

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Congress's two new wrestlers—Will they secure Haryana elections?

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 06, 2024 22:41 IST

  Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have now entered the political arena. Today, both Vinesh and Bajrang joined Congress. Vinesh will contest from the Julana seat in Jind on a Congress ticket. However, it remains unclear whether Bajrang Punia will contest or from which seat. Rumour has it that

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  Vinesh Phogat's Entry Into Politics: Could It Alter the Course of the Haryana Elections?

  News | September 05, 2024 15:57 IST

  The Haryana Assembly elections, scheduled for October 5, are shaping up to be highly contentious. One of the most intriguing developments is the speculation surrounding wrestler Vinesh Phogat's potential entry into state politics. So how will Vinesh's entry affect polls in Haryana? Watch the video t

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Was Vinesh defeated by conspiracy?

  Kurukshetra | August 08, 2024 22:28 IST

  Indian female wrestler athlete Vinesh Phogat was disqualified just before the 50 kg freestyle gold medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100 grams more than the prescribed weight limit. After this decision, the Indian Olympic Association had lodged a strong objection.

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  Mansukh Mandaviya discloses how much money Indian government spends on Vinesh Phogat

  News | August 08, 2024 16:57 IST

  Amid the ongoing turmoil of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya discussed how much money the government has spent on Vinesh Phogat