In September 2024, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined which political party ahead of the Haryana assembly elections?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Indian National Congress (INC).
In September 2024, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Indian National Congress (INC) ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. They met with senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, before formally joining the party at its headquarters in New Delhi. Phogat was subsequently fielded as the Congress candidate from the Julana constituency, while Punia was appointed as the Working President of the All India Kisan Congress.