‘Many athletes in politics’: Congress refutes ‘conspiracy’ allegations as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join party | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: During a press conference on Friday in which wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia officially joined the Congress, party general secretary KC Venugopal refuted allegations of a "conspiracy" behind the move, which comes just weeks ahead of the crucial Haryana polls, and also attacked the railways for sending show-cause notices to the Olympians.Noting that both Punia and Phogat have stood up against all odds and endured much criticism for backing the causes of women wrestlers and farmers, Venugopal said "leaders are born in great moments".Taking a jab at "rival parties" who have alleged that Phogat and Punia joining the grand old party was part of a "Congress conspiracy", Venugopal said: "So many athletes and Olympians are part of politics, is this all a conspiracy of the Cong...