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Bajrang Punia Appointed as Working Chairman of All India Kisan Congress

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: September 6, 2024 21:49 IST

In a significant move ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the appointment of ...

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In a significant move ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the appointment of Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia as the Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, effective immediately. 

This decision comes as Punia, along with fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, officially joined the Congress party on Friday, September 6. Punia, a bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, has been an outspoken advocate for farmers' rights and has actively participated in protests against the previous government's policies. 

Also Read | Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Join Congress Ahead of Haryana Assembly Election 2024 (Watch Video).

His appointment is seen as a strategic effort by the Congress to strengthen its ties with the farmer community and appeal to voters in Haryana, where the party is preparing for the upcoming elections. Both Punia and Phogat met with Kharge in New Delhi to finalize their entry into the party.

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