Olympic medallist and former Congress leader Vijender Singh has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, describing it as 'Ghar Wapsi For Me'. Singh, who contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in the South Delhi district as a Congress candidate, cited the growth of India's global stature under the Modi government as a key reason for his switch. He expressed his desire to serve the nation and help more people through his new political alignment. Singh's move has been described as a significant shift, given his previous close association with Rahul Gandhi and his criticism of the Modi government days before joining. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini welcomed him to the BJP, highlighting the party's policies, ideologies, leadership, and intentions. Singh also pledged to continue supporting women wrestlers in their fight against alleged sexual harassment, and humorously noted he 'slept for a while then woke up' regarding his political transition. His transition has sparked discussions on its impact on the upcoming elections and the Congress party.
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#WATCH | On Boxer Vijender Singh joining BJP, NCP-SCP spox Clyde Crasto says, "Boxer Vijender Singh now that you have joined Bharatiya Janata Party, will you bring justice to our women wrestlers who are fighting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh?" https://t.co/BucbpBFavN
VIDEO | “Boxer Vijender Singh, now that you have joined the BJP, will you bring justice to our women wrestlers who have been fighting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh (former WFI chief) or has the BJP declared you a technical knockout loser? Your silence from here on will only… https://t.co/Lv9YPcgAue
In a knockout punch, @boxervijender jumps from Congress to BJP. Singh says he will continue to support the women wrestlers in their fight against alleged sexual harassment. #LokSabhaElections2024 #ReporterDiary | (@PoulomiMSaha) https://t.co/u2KIFcSWrC
VIDEO | Here’s what Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (@NayabSainiBJP) said on Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) joining the BJP. "I welcome him, a lot of people are joining the BJP because the party's policy, ideologies, leadership and intentions are good. On the other hand, if we… https://t.co/PXBvOO4Byk
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VIDEO | "I have joined the BJP in interest of the nation and to serve the people. I want to help more and more people," says former Congress leader Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) after joining the BJP. https://t.co/otvAqpGpXX
#BREAKING | "Players get more respect abroad than before": Once close to Rahul Gandhi, Vijender Singh, upon joining BJP, says that he was impressed by the fact that India's stature has grown by leaps and bounds globally under Modi govt. Tune in for the latest updates:… https://t.co/B3ClzWPF9e
Vijender Singh Goes To Other Corner - Congress Leader Joins BJP The former fighter and Olympic medallist left his political party and joined PM Modi on Wednesday ahead of the #LokSabhaElections2024 Singh contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in the South Delhi district. https://t.co/iWsRzoXSj2