'Jahan jaaegi satyanaash...': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction to Vinesh's win
What's the story
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reacted to Congress leader Vinesh Phogat's win in the Haryana Assembly elections.
"Many BJP candidates have won on 'jat' majority seats... The so-called wrestlers in the wrestler's agitation are not heroes of Haryana. They are villains for all the junior wrestlers... If she (Phogat) used my name to win, it means I am a great man who helped her win...Wo jahan jahan jaegi, satyanaash hi hoga," he said.
Election aftermath
Singh dismisses wrestlers' protest, thanks Haryana voters
Singh also thanked the people of Haryana for their support.
"Many efforts were made to mislead the people of Haryana in the name of protests by farmers and wrestlers. However, people have praised the policies of BJP," he added.
Meanwhile, Phogat claimed her victory represents "the fight of every girl, every woman."
Historic victory
Phogat's historic win in Haryana Assembly elections
Phogat won the Haryana Assembly election from the Julana constituency, defeating BJP candidate Yogesh Kumar by 5,761 votes. This is a big win for the Congress party as it returns to this seat after 19 years.
"This is the fight of every girl, every woman who chooses the path to fight. This is the victory of every struggle, truth. I will maintain the love and trust that this country has given me," the wrestling-champ-turned Congress politician said.
Background
Sexual harassment case against Singh
To recall, Singh is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal involving several women wrestlers.
The allegations sparked widespread controversy and protests by prominent wrestlers last year, leading to his removal as chief of the Wrestling Federation of India.
Consequently, Singh was barred from contesting in the Lok Sabha election due to these charges.
Despite the controversy surrounding Singh, his son Karan Bhushan Singh managed to secure victory on a BJP ticket from the constituency previously held by his father.