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Homeless NDA Ministers

IMC WEB DESK NEW DELHI: Indian politics defines transition. Elections saw Modi as the PM heading NDA-led coalition government. Soon after, former Union Ministers asked to vacate their designated homes

NDA goes through changes

Indian politics witnessed weighty changes in 2024. On 7th June 2024, Narendra Modi confirmed the support of 293 MPs to Droupadi Murmu, the President of India. This marked Modi’s third term as Prime Minister and his first-time heading NDA-led coalition government with the Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh and Janata Dal (United) of Bihar emerging as two primary alliances.

A noticeable step taken by the Directorate of Estates (DoE) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) surely makes up for a sweeping swap!

DoE served a notice to few of the former Union Ministers in Indian Politics to vacate their official accommodation in Delhi’s Lutyens’ by 10 July as requests for accommodation pour in from newly appointed ministers.

All Union ministers and ministers of state (MoS) in Indian politics are entitled to a ‘Type VIII’ bungalow in Delhi’s Lutyens’. Former ministers have to vacate such an accommodation when they lose their ministerial berth, according to the DoE rules.

NDA-led coalition government have removed thirty-seven formers ministers in from Narendra Modi’s Union Council of Ministers. Indian politics stands synonymous to shifting gears.

Significant leaders in Indian politics namely Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, R.K Singh, Niranjan Jyoti, Sanjeev Balyan, and Rajeev Chandrashekhar, lost in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Others, such as Anurag Thakur, Narayan Rane, and Parshottam Rupala, won but did not get a ministerial berth this time. Some, such as Meenakshi Lekhi, did not get a ticket to contest the polls as the BJP replaced them with new faces. When the nation asks what is politics, well this is the face of real Indian Politics.

The DoE notice will be followed by a show cause notice eventually leading to an eviction notice.

Indian politics is often referred as the dance of democracy! While few ministers might still be showing unwillingness to vacate, there are others who have been upfront in changing their designated accommodation.

Former Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, who was served with an eviction notice by the Directorate of Estates recently, has also conveyed that he would be vacating the 27, Safdarjung Road bungalow.

Lutyens-Landmark in Indian Politics

Spread across an area of 23.60sqkm, The Lutyens Bungalow Zone is home to the luminaries of Indian Politics as well as high-net-worth individuals with about 3000 government-owned bungalows.

Serving NDA Union ministers were eligible for accommodation as allotted by the DoE. House committees of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats are the competent authorities to allot accommodation to MPs.

Members are entitled to a licence-fee free flat or hostel accommodation throughout their term of office.

Members are entitled to water supply without payment of charges up to 4000 kl per annum. They are eligible for electricity up to 50,000 units (25,000 units measure on light meter and 25,000 units on power meter or pooled together) per annum beginning from January 1 every year.

Other facilities include- washing of sofa covers and curtains every three months. Furniture within the monetary ceiling of Rs 60,000 in respect of durable furniture.

They are also allowed for a 25 per cent remission in the rent on account of any improvement or addition made to it or any additional service provided thereto by way of furniture, electrical equipment and other services.

Editor’s Note

Around 50 former union ministers and MPs from the last Lok Sabha have been sent notice by DoE to vacate their official accommodation. Home is always closest to ones heart and when it is in the poshest locality of the capital and earned through valid eligibility, the address caries a myriad of meaning for the resident. Apparently it is just might be a regular governmental procedure but delving deep, slight feeling uprootedness might haunt souls of Indian politics.

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau New Delhi, 2nd Feb. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that his party workers are being attacked ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections and has urged the Election Commission (EC) to appoint independent observers in his New Delhi constituency. In a letter to the EC, the former Delhi chief minister has also demanded the immediate arrest of BJP workers allegedly involved in these incidents and the suspension of police officers responsible for law enforcement in the affected areas. AAP Highlights Attacks on Party Workers, Demands Strict Action Kejriwal’s letter to the EC details multiple alleged incidents of violence targeting AAP workers. He has claimed that BJP supporters are deliberately intimidating and assaulting AAP campaigners to disrupt election preparations. The letter further accuses the police of inaction and calls for strict disciplinary measures against officers failing to protect AAP workers. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also wrote to the Election Commission on Saturday, alleging that BJP workers assaulted AAP volunteers and attempted to prevent them from campaigning in the New Delhi constituency. AAP MLA Mohinder Goyal Allegedly Attacked in Rohini Rally One of the alleged attacks mentioned in Kejriwal’s letter involved AAP MLA Mohinder Goyal, who was reportedly assaulted during a public rally in Rohini on Saturday. The incident took place while Goyal, the party’s candidate from the Rithala Assembly segment, was engaging with local residents of Pocket H in Sector 11. AAP has strongly condemned the incident and demanded immediate action against the perpetrators. No Response Yet from BJP or Delhi Police Despite these allegations, no immediate response has been issued by either the BJP or the Delhi Police regarding Kejriwal’s claims. The absence of an official statement has added to the political tension as campaigning for the elections intensifies. A High-Stakes Triangular Contest in New Delhi Constituency Kejriwal is contesting from the New Delhi constituency, where he faces a tough triangular battle against BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit. With tensions running high, AAP has expressed concerns over the fairness of the electoral process and is seeking intervention from the EC to ensure free and fair elections. Delhi Assembly Elections on February 5, Results on February 8 The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are set to take place on February 5, with the results scheduled to be announced on February 8. As the polling day nears, political parties are engaged in fierce campaigning, with AAP raising serious concerns about the security and integrity of the election process in the national capital.     The post Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Attacks on AAP Workers, Demands Independent Observers in New Delhi Constituency appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau New Delhi, 2nd Feb. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that his party workers are being attacked ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections and has urged the Election Commission (EC) to appoint independent observers in his New Delhi constituency. In a letter to the EC, the former Delhi chief minister has also demanded the immediate arrest of BJP workers allegedly involved in these incidents and the suspension of police officers responsible for law enforcement in the affected areas. AAP Highlights Attacks on Party Workers, Demands Strict Action Kejriwal’s letter to the EC details multiple alleged incidents of violence targeting AAP workers. He has claimed that BJP supporters are deliberately intimidating and assaulting AAP campaigners to disrupt election preparations. The letter further accuses the police of inaction and calls for strict disciplinary measures against officers failing to protect AAP workers. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also wrote to the Election Commission on Saturday, alleging that BJP workers assaulted AAP volunteers and attempted to prevent them from campaigning in the New Delhi constituency. AAP MLA Mohinder Goyal Allegedly Attacked in Rohini Rally One of the alleged attacks mentioned in Kejriwal’s letter involved AAP MLA Mohinder Goyal, who was reportedly assaulted during a public rally in Rohini on Saturday. The incident took place while Goyal, the party’s candidate from the Rithala Assembly segment, was engaging with local residents of Pocket H in Sector 11. AAP has strongly condemned the incident and demanded immediate action against the perpetrators. No Response Yet from BJP or Delhi Police Despite these allegations, no immediate response has been issued by either the BJP or the Delhi Police regarding Kejriwal’s claims. The absence of an official statement has added to the political tension as campaigning for the elections intensifies. A High-Stakes Triangular Contest in New Delhi Constituency Kejriwal is contesting from the New Delhi constituency, where he faces a tough triangular battle against BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit. With tensions running high, AAP has expressed concerns over the fairness of the electoral process and is seeking intervention from the EC to ensure free and fair elections. Delhi Assembly Elections on February 5, Results on February 8 The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are set to take place on February 5, with the results scheduled to be announced on February 8. As the polling day nears, political parties are engaged in fierce campaigning, with AAP raising serious concerns about the security and integrity of the election process in the national capital.     The post Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Attacks on AAP Workers, Demands Independent Observers in New Delhi Constituency appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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AAP targets BJP with "Blank Book" on achievements ahead of Delhi Polls

In a scathing attack on the BJP ahead of the Delhi elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday unveiled a blank book titled “Bhajpa Ki Uplabdhiyan” (BJP’s Achievements), mocking the party for allegedly failing to deliver on its promises. At a press conference, senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP for making numerous commitments during its 2014 campaign and…

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Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 09:38 ISTOne Nation One Poll JPC Meeting: The panel has 27 members from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya SabhaThe meeting has been called by JPC Chairman PP Chaudhary. (Image: PTI File)One Nation One Poll JPC Meeting: The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election is set to begin at 11 am on Wednesday. The committee members will be briefed by officials of the Union Law and Justice (legislative department) officials.The 39-member joint committee of Parliament is headed by BJP MP PP Chaudhary, who called the meeting.The panel members of all major parties, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of the Congress, Sanjay Jha of the JD(U), Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde, AAP’s Sanjay Singh, and TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee, are expected to join the meeting.Chaudhary is a former minister of state for law.The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill were introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session and referred to the committee.The government decided to increase the committee’s strength from 31 to 39 as more political parties expressed the desire to be part of the exercise to examine the two draft legislations on simultaneous elections.Former Union ministers Anurag Thakur, Parshottam Rupala and Manish Tewari and several first-term lawmakers, including Bansuri Swaraj and Sambit Patra, are also members of the committee.The panel has 27 members from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya Sabha.(With PTI inputs)News india One Nation One Poll JPC’s First Meeting At 11 AM, Law Ministry Officials To Brief Members atOptions = 'key' : '6c396458fda3ada2fbfcbb375349ce34', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 60, 'width' : 468, 'params' : ;

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BJD complains to EC claiming ‘discrepancies’ in poll data in Odisha

New Delhi: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission claiming “unusual” variances in the votes cast in the 2024 Parliamentary and Assembly elections in Odisha and some other poll data. A delegation of BJD leaders, including all its Rajya Sabha MPs, went to the Election Commission office here and submitted a memorandum on the issue. Asked if the BJD, which is not…

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One Nation One Election Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha

In a major move, the Indian government has brought the One Nation One Election Bills in Lok Sabha. Therefore, making this proposal a big shift in India regarding elections being held. Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) and state assemblies elections would be conducted together. This initiative has ignited country-wide debates with many people wondering how it will better the democratic process, authority, governance, and the overall political system.

Why is One Nation One Election Important?

The introduction of the One Nation One Election Bills has several key benefits:

Cost -effectiveness: Elections in India are costly. Conducting elections separately for various states and the central government is an expensive exercise. Conducting them simultaneously means that the government will save a huge amount on resources like manpower, security and logistics.

Minimize Disruption: Regular and frequent elections often bring a lot of distractions in daily life related to political campaigning, security arrangements, and distractions from daily governance. Government can concentrate more on development work and governance with less elections.

Better Governance: Multiple elections lead to burden on the administration, geting over with multiple elections saves time, resources and energy.| This may result in even greater stability, and thus better decision-making, from central and state governments.

Strengthening Democracy: Some argue that synchronized elections create a more cohesive approach to governance as parties will deal with national issue and local issue together as opposed to independently.

How Will It Affect Political Parties?

The One Nation One Election Bills will consequently also alter how political parties operate their campaigns and strategize. In India, political parties mostly highlight state-specific issues during the state elections and national issues for the Lok Sabha elections. Rather than focusing on the state alone, in the case of simultaneous elections, they would have to cover all state and national issues, which will also alter the campaign dynamics.

Parties might also need to offer a more cohesive vision that resonates with voters nationwide, for example. They may lack the means or energy to make state-specific promises; in reaction, we might see a shift toward national policy-making. But it may end up to be a tougher competition for regional parties where national parties might come acclimate to the political scenario.

Challenges of One Nation One Election

While the proposal has its benefits, it also comes with challenges:

Amendment of the Constitution: The Indian Constitution will have to provide for simultaneous elections. This is a complex process and demands clearance from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament).

Lack of Political Consensus: There is no consensus among political parties on One Nation One Election. According to some, it will only lead to concentrating power in the hands of national parties and disrupting the federal structure of the country. State-specific issues may get less attention, and smaller parties may find it difficult to compete.

Logistics Of Election: Logistics of organizing elections for both the central and state governments simultaneously is a mammoth task. The Election Commission will has to ensure all the voting materials, polling stations and security arrangements are in place.

Dissolution of Assemblies: The proper functioning of this system would require the sync of the terms of state assemblies with that of the Lok Sabha elections. Some state assemblies, therefore, must be dissolved prematurely, creating political uncertainty.

What Happens If the Bills Are Approved?

The One Nation One Election Bills have been introduced in Parliament; if both of them pass, this will usher in a historic change in the election system in India. The government will need to come out with a concrete plan to ensure that simultaneous elections can be held seamlessly. Such things include logistical preparations, constitutional amendments, and political conversations with state administrations.

The shift may result in a more seamlessly handled electoral process with less interference and more cost-effective delivery. However, It will take careful planning and some co-operation between political parties and other stakeholders to make sure the benefits can be secured without impacting democratic norms but it can be done.

Conclusion

Introduction of the One Nation One Election Bills in the Lok Sabha is a historic step towards electoral reforms in India. It offers many advantages, including cost savings and less disruption, but there are challenges that must be overcome. Whether or not this proposal will succeed, however, will fundamentally be dependent on how the Government manages the maze of constitutional amendments, political negotiations and logistical arrangements that come with such a big change. The reform is a topic in dispute, still unfolding today the future of Indian democracy.

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INDIA Alliance in Maharashtra to Approach SC Over ‘Election Scam’

Prashant Sudamrao Jagtap, Pune President of NCP(SP), announced that the INDIA alliance will challenge the alleged Maharashtra assembly election scam in the Supreme Court, expressing confidence in a favorable ruling.

Arvind Kejriwal's Visit to Auto Driver's House – Announces 5 Guarantees Ahead of Delhi Polls Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visited an auto driver's home for lunch and later unveiled five new guarantees ahead of the Delhi elections. These include insurance cover of up to ₹10 lakh for auto drivers, financial support for daughters' weddings, biannual uniform allowances, coaching support for drivers' children, and a relaunch of the Pucho App.

BJP Releases Inside Visuals of Kejriwal’s Bungalow – Accuses Him of Corruption The BJP released visuals of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s luxurious bungalow, calling it a "museum of corruption." The party criticized him for contradicting his "common man" image, dubbing the house a "glass palace."

INDIA Bloc Files No-Confidence Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar In a historic move, the Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc filed a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, securing over 50 signatures from multiple political parties.

Karnataka Government Declares Holiday Following the Death of SM Krishna The Karnataka government, led by CM Siddaramaiah, declared a holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices on Wednesday, following the death of former Chief Minister SM Krishna. The state will observe three days of mourning in his honor as tributes pour in for the influential politician.

Disclaimer: This live blog is AI-generated and has not been edited by LiveMint staff.

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Telangana has not lost anything after BRS poll loss, except four people losing their jobs: Revanth takes a dig at KCR 

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy presented appointment letters to the newly recruited Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspectors in Hyderabad on Monday (November 11, 2024). Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav and Principal Secretary Vikas Raj were among the present. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said Telangana has not lost…

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Eknath Shinde, Milind Deora prepare for intense battle with Aditya Thackeray

A highly intriguing competition is unfolding across numerous constituencies in the Maharashtra Assembly polls. In this particular episode, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena has decided to field Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora as their candidate from Worli. Shiv Sena (UBT) contender Aditya Thackeray is competing against Deora in the election. Deora was named the day after Aditya…

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Kiran Choudhary dismisses Haryana exit polls, says BJP will form govt

 Rajya Sabha MP Kiran Choudhary on Sunday dismissed the Haryana exit polls and said that the BJP will again form government in the state.  The BJP leader compared the situation to previous exit polls during the Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh elections, where despite predictions, the government was hardly formed. “We will form the government in Haryana, I assure you,” she…

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In Assam, BJP picks two old loyalists for Rajya Sabha polls

The BJP has chosen two old loyalists as candidates in Assam for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The ruling party has sufficient strength in terms of numbers and thus the opposition refrained from fielding candidates for the two vacant berths in the upper house of the parliament from Assam.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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[ad_1] New Delhi: The first-ever meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' is scheduled on January 8, setting the tone for nationwide discussions on the BJP-led NDA government's key poll reform initiative.  Parliamentary Panel on ONOE According to parliamentary sources, the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, chaired by BJP member P P Chaudhary, will likely be an introductory one, with officials briefing the panel on the two bills to implement the BJP's long-held election promise.The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill were introduced in the Lok Sabha last week and referred to the joint committee of Parliament on Friday, the last day of the Winter Session.The government decided to increase the committee's strength from 31 to 39 as more political parties expressed the desire to be part of the exercise to examine the two draft legislations on simultaneous elections.Former Union ministers Anurag Thakur, Parshottam Rupala and Manish Tewari and several first-term lawmakers, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Bansuri Swaraj and Sambit Patra, are members of the committee.The panel has 27 members from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya Sabha. With PTI Inputs  [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] New Delhi: The first-ever meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' is scheduled on January 8, setting the tone for nationwide discussions on the BJP-led NDA government's key poll reform initiative.  Parliamentary Panel on ONOE According to parliamentary sources, the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, chaired by BJP member P P Chaudhary, will likely be an introductory one, with officials briefing the panel on the two bills to implement the BJP's long-held election promise.The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill were introduced in the Lok Sabha last week and referred to the joint committee of Parliament on Friday, the last day of the Winter Session.The government decided to increase the committee's strength from 31 to 39 as more political parties expressed the desire to be part of the exercise to examine the two draft legislations on simultaneous elections.Former Union ministers Anurag Thakur, Parshottam Rupala and Manish Tewari and several first-term lawmakers, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Bansuri Swaraj and Sambit Patra, are members of the committee.The panel has 27 members from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya Sabha. With PTI Inputs  [ad_2] Source link

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Ajit Pawar on fielding wife against cousin in Baramati polls

Underlining that politics shouldn't be allowed to enter homes, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said he made a mistake by pitting his wife against his cousin Supriya Sule in the Baramati Lok Sabha polls.

In an interview with a Marathi news channel, Ajit Pawar, who is on a statewide 'Jan Samman Yatra', said the decision taken by the NCP parliamentary board was wrong.

"I love all my sisters. One shouldn't allow politics to enter homes. I made a mistake in fielding Sunetra against my sister. This shouldn't have happened. But the parliamentary board (of NCP) made a decision. Now I feel it was wrong," Ajit Pawar said.

In the Lok Sabha elections, Supriya Sule won for the fourth successive time from the Baramati seat by 1.5 lakh votes against Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra. Sule is the daughter of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar. Sunetra Pawar was later elected to the Rajya Sabha.

Pawar, whose rebellion led to a split in the NCP, said Sharad Pawar was a senior leader and "head of their family" and he would not respond to any criticism made by his uncle.

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Haryana Parties Rally Behind Vinesh Phogat After Paris Olympics Disappointment

Introduction

As the Haryana state elections approach, political parties are rallying in support of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who faced a significant setback after being disqualified from the final bout at the Paris Olympics. The state is set to go to polls within a few months, and leaders are keen to align themselves with the popular athlete.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s Support

On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini of the BJP announced that Vinesh Phogat would be honored at par with a bronze medalist, despite her disqualification. “Haryana’s courageous daughter Vinesh Phogat gave a brilliant performance in the Olympics and reached the finals. She might not have been able to contest the final match, but she is a champion for all of us. Our government will honor and welcome her the same as we do for a medallist,” Saini declared on X (formerly Twitter).

Under the government’s sports policy, Olympic gold medalists receive Rs 6 crore, silver medalists get Rs 4 crore, and bronze medal winners are awarded Rs 2.5 crore. Saini’s decision ensures Phogat will receive the same recognition and benefits as a bronze medal winner.

Opposition’s Take

Leader of the Opposition and former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda of the Congress party suggested that Phogat should be honored at par with a gold medalist. Hooda also mentioned that if he had sufficient numbers in the Assembly, he would have nominated Phogat for the Rajya Sabha. Currently, the BJP holds a majority in the Assembly, making it likely that their candidate will win the upcoming Rajya Sabha seat election.

AAP’s Early Outreach

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was the first political leader to visit Phogat’s village in Charkhi Dadri after her disqualification. Mann criticized the BJP, suggesting a conspiracy behind Phogat’s disqualification and called for intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Congress and Wrestler Protests

The Congress party has been vocal about supporting the wrestlers' protests against former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of the BJP. Vinesh Phogat was a prominent figure in these protests, and Congress leaders have stood with the wrestlers. Recently, the Congress inducted a former woman coach who accused ex-sports minister Sandeep Singh of sexual harassment, further showcasing their stance on supporting athletes and women’s rights.

Conclusion

As the Haryana elections draw near, political parties are leveraging their support for Vinesh Phogat to resonate with the electorate. The widespread backing for Phogat reflects her influence and the broader political strategies at play in the state.