Railways initiates process to relieve Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, clearing way for former’s election bid

The Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignations of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, with both expected to be relieved of their duties “as early as possible,” according to railway sources. This development follows their recent entry into politics, with Phogat being fielded by Congress to contest the Haryana Assembly elections from the Julana constituency.

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