Vinesh Phogat created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Olympics by reaching the final of the women's 50 kg category. Unfortunately, she was eliminated in the final due to weight gain. After returning to the country, Vinesh is now seen active in social causes outside the arena. Vinesh Phogat met the protesting farmers at Delhi's Shambhu border and extended her support to them. "Your daughter is with you," Vinesh said. The movement at the Shambhu border is completing 200 days today. Against this backdrop, Vinesh met the farmers and supported them.
movement for 200 days.
On February 13, the farmers marched towards Delhi. However, the police stopped the agitators midway. Following this, the farmers withdrew the protest. The agitation has been launched to demand legal recognition of the minimum support price.
Farmers run the country.
After reaching the Shambhu border, Vinesh Phogat addressed the farmers. I am proud that I was born in a farmer's family, "she said. She said that her daughter stands firmly with the farmers till their demands are met. "I was born in a farmer's family. No one will come forward to fulfill their demands. We have to fight our own battle. I pray to God that your demands are fulfilled soon, "Vinesh Phogat said.
"Farmers have been protesting for more than 200 days. Farmers run the country. The country is nothing without them, we the players are nothing in front of them. If they don't give us food, we can't compete. Sometimes I feel helpless as I can't do anything for the farmers as a player. Therefore, the government should listen to the farmers. Last time, the government had accepted its mistake and withdrawn the three agricultural laws. Therefore, this time also the demands of the farmers should be paid attention, "Vinesh Phogat said while talking to the media.
Even after sitting on the agitation for 200 days, the farmers' patience has not waned. I was in Delhi for many days. But when I came here today, I saw that there is the same enthusiasm among the farmers as on the first day. Now our family is struggling. We have to take to the streets for our rights. "
I don't understand politics.
Will it have an impact on the election? Vinesh Phogat said, "I don't know politics. I don't have any experience with it. I can't talk about politics. If you ask me about sports, I can tell you.
