October 8, 2024 2:23 PM

Vinesh Phogat wins debut election, defeats BJP’s Yogesh Kumar in Haryana

Congress candidate and former wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat won the Julana Assembly Constituency in Haryana, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Yogesh Kumar. According to the Election Commission of India, Phogat secured the seat by a margin of 5,761 votes. This triumph marks the Congress' first victory in Julana after 19 years. Phogat garnered a total of 65,080 votes after 15 rounds of counting, posting a margin of 6,015 votes over her BJP rival. Congress leader and wrestler B...