Last Updated on 08/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
After being disqualified from the Paris Olympics, the Haryana government has announced to provide all facilities and honors to Vinesh Phogat for winning the silver medal in the Olympics. On the other hand, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Bhupendra Singh Hooda has said that if we had the numbers game, we would have sent Vinesh Phogat to the Rajya Sabha.
Former Haryana CM Hooda said, “We do not have the numbers. Our candidate cannot become a Rajya Sabha MP among 28 MLAs. If we had the numbers, we would have sent Vinesh Phogat to the Rajya Sabha.”
#Watch Delhi: Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupendra Singh Hooda said on Rajya Sabha elections, “…we do not have the numbers, with 28 MLAs our candidate cannot become a Rajya Sabha MP. If we had the numbers we would have sent Vinesh Phogat to Rajya Sabha…” pic.twitter.com/ZyBpyd0W77
– ANI_HindiNews (@ANI_HindiNews) August 8, 2024
When he was asked what he was expecting from those who had the numbers, Bhupendra Hooda replied that they should know, it is their job. We are talking about our own things.
On Vinesh Phogat being disqualified, Akhilesh said – there should be a thorough investigation and the truth should be revealed
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Earlier, West Bengal TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee had demanded Bharat Ratna for Vinesh Phogat. He also said that if not Bharat Ratna, then she should be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President. Considering the struggles Vinesh has faced, this is the least we can do. He further said that no medal can fully reflect her strength.
The government and the opposition should find a way to build a consensus and award Vinesh Phogat the Bharat Ratna or nominate her for the post of President, as she has shown extraordinary ability. This is the least we can do for her, because…
— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) August 7, 2024
Vinesh has demanded a silver medal in CAS
Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified in the 50 KG wrestling event at the Paris Olympics for gaining just 100 grams of weight. After this, she appealed to the Court of Aberration for Sport (CAS). Vinesh had said that she should be given a silver medal for this event.
‘I lost…’, Vinesh Phogat announced retirement from wrestling after Olympic disqualification
Vinesh announced her retirement from wrestling
On the other hand, Vinesh has also announced her retirement from wrestling. She said on social media on Thursday morning, “Maa, wrestling won over me, I lost. Sorry, your dream, my courage, all are broken, I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be your Rishi”
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)