As soon as he joined the Congress, the party has entrusted a big responsibility to Bajrang Punia. Congress has appointed Bajrang Punia as the National Working President of the Farmers' Cell. The appointment letter issued by the Congress states that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal to appoint Bajrang Punia as the Working President of the All India Kisan Congress with immediate effect.
After joining Congress, Bajrang Punia said that we will always be with the Congress. Our joining will definitely strengthen the party because we have raised our voice against wrongdoings. Every citizen has the right to raise his voice against wrongdoings and I consider myself fortunate that I am associated with a party that always fights against injustice.
Let us tell you that wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who have represented the country in the Olympics, entered the political arena on Friday and joined hands with the Congress. Congress National General Secretary K.C. Venugopal gave party membership to Vinesh and Bajrang.
Earlier, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge reached the house of both the wrestlers and met them. Meanwhile, party general secretary KC Venugopal was also present. Kharge also shared a picture of the meeting on his X handle. He wrote, “Chak De India, Chak De Haryana! Meeting our talented champions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia at 10 Rajaji Marg, who made India recognized in the world. We are proud of both of you.