“‘Calling Wrong, Wrong’: Boxer and Former Congress Leader Vijender Singh Addresses Wrestlers’ Protest After Joining BJP”

Boxer and former Congress leader Vijender Singh garnered attention by formally joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in anticipation of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Singh celebrated as India’s inaugural Olympic medallist in boxing, expressed his confidence in his ability to advocate for athletes more effectively within the BJP fold. This move signifies a notable departure from his prior affiliation with the Congress party, having contested elections under its banner.When queried about his stance on recent wrestler protests, Singh reaffirmed his commitment to denouncing injustices and championing noble causes. He underscored his commitment to resolving athletes’ concerns through constructive dialogue and mediation, citing his alignment with the BJP as conducive to enhanced contributions in this regard.

Singh commended the BJP’s governance and developmental endeavours, articulating his aspiration to serve the nation and its populace through his association with the party. Amid conjecture surrounding his potential candidacy from Mathura on a Congress ticket, Singh’s transition to the BJP mirrors the intricate political dynamics within Haryana’s influential Jat community.

Of note, Singh had recently shared a tweet from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, satirizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before he decided to align with the BJP. His formal induction into the BJP occurred in New Delhi in the presence of party luminary Vinod Tawde, underscoring the BJP’s strategic recruitment of prominent figures from rival factions in the lead-up to the elections.