In Delhi, Phogat lashed out at the BJP saying that party’s IT cell maligned her, while Congress stood with her during her tough times. Both Phogat and Punia were at the forefront of protests against the alleged sexual harassment by BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023.“When we were dragged on the roads at Jantar Mantar, every party other than the BJP stood with us and understood our pain and our tears. I want to thank the Congress because, during bad times, we realise who stands with us,” she said.The wrestler also said she is proud to be associated with the Congress party, which stands up for women. “We stand with every woman who finds herself helpless. I don’t want sportspersons to face what we went through,” Phogat said.“I could have left wrestling at Jantar Mantar during the protests. The BJP tried to defame me and called me a spent force. But I reached the finals in Olympics. But God has other plans, he has now given me a chance to serve the people of my country,” she added.When asked about the controversy around her disqualification ahead of the final match in the Paris Olympics, Phogat said that she would reveal the details later. “It is an emotional thing for me. I will talk in detail about it. Be patient, I will speak about it one day,” she said.
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