"The Hon'ble Congress President has approved the proposed appointment of Shri Bajrang Punia as Working Kisan President of All India Congress with immediate effect," reads the official letter issued by Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal.
Thanking Congress President Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal on the new role given to him, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist said in a post on @kcvenugopalmp for trusting me with this important task. responsibility. I will strive to stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers facing crises, support their struggles and work as a dedicated soldier of the organization. Jai Kisan.”
The appointment, which came after Punia and fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the Congress on Friday afternoon, is seen as a significant step in light of the upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana, scheduled for October 5. .
The wrestling duo met Congress president Kharge at his residence on Friday afternoon before formally joining the party at its headquarters in Delhi.
"Chak from India, Chak from Haryana! Met our talented champions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who have made India proud in the world, at the age of 10, Rajaji Marg. We are proud of you two," Kharge posted on X after of the meeting. .
Both Olympians, who were prominent faces of last year's protests against the alleged sexual assault and intimidation of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had met the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday.
Speaking at the party office after joining the Congress, Phogat said that only when times are bad do people know who really supports them.
Punia said the Congress backed the fighters during their protest without even being asked to do so, while BJP MPs ignored letters seeking their support.
Thanking Congress President Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal on the new role given to him, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist said in a post on @kcvenugopalmp for trusting me with this important task. responsibility. I will strive to stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers facing crises, support their struggles and work as a dedicated soldier of the organization. Jai Kisan.”
The appointment, which came after Punia and fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the Congress on Friday afternoon, is seen as a significant step in light of the upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana, scheduled for October 5. .
The wrestling duo met Congress president Kharge at his residence on Friday afternoon before formally joining the party at its headquarters in Delhi.
"Chak from India, Chak from Haryana! Met our talented champions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who have made India proud in the world, at the age of 10, Rajaji Marg. We are proud of you two," Kharge posted on X after of the meeting. .
Both Olympians, who were prominent faces of last year's protests against the alleged sexual assault and intimidation of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had met the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday.
Speaking at the party office after joining the Congress, Phogat said that only when times are bad do people know who really supports them.
Punia said the Congress backed the fighters during their protest without even being asked to do so, while BJP MPs ignored letters seeking their support.
