Speaking to reporters, Babaria said, “I think it has been decided that she will contest from Julana.”
Phogat and Bajrang joined the Congress party following protests over sexual harassment allegations against former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023.
“I thank the people of the country and the media, you supported me throughout my wrestling journey. I thank the Congress party. Tough times tell you about who is with you. When we were dragged on the roads, all parties except the BJP stood with us,” Phogat said during the press conference that ended days of speculation.
She further added, “I am starting a new innings. I want sportspersons to not have to face what we had to go through. We will not be scared and won’t back off. Our court case is going on, we will win that also.”