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Congress posted a picture of Rahul Gandhi with Phogat and Punia on its official X account.
Punia and Phogat participated in the 2023 protests against sexual harassment allegations against former Bharatiya Janata Party MP and then President of the Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi here on Wednesday amid speculation that the two The star is likely to be fielded by the party for the Haryana Assembly polls.
The Congress has been tight-lipped on the availability of Punia and Phogat, with AICC general secretary Haryana Deepak Babaria on Tuesday saying there would be a clear answer by Thursday.
Congress posted a picture of Gandhi with Fugat and Punia on its official X handle.
Punia and Phogat took part in the 2023 protests against sexual harassment allegations against former Bharatiya Janata Party MP and then Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
As of Tuesday, the National Assembly's Central Election Committee had finalized candidate lists for 66 of the 90 seats.
While the list has not yet been announced, the list of congressional candidates is expected to be announced within a day or two.
Polling for 90 assembly seats in Haryana will be held on October 5 and counting of votes will take place on October 8.
(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)
