TMC seeks Bharat Ratna or RS seat for ‘true fighter’
Times of India | 8 August 2024
Kolkata: Trinamool on Wednesday demanded the Bharat Ratna or a President-nominated Rajya Sabha seat for wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee posted on X: “The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a President-nominated RS seat, acknowledging the extraordinary mettle she has demonstrated.This is the least we can do for her, considering the immense struggle she has faced. No medal can fully reflect her true mettle.”
Trinamool Congress shared a video of Phogat’s role in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers.
“@Phogat_Vinesh, words can’t measure up to the incredible feat you’ve accomplished through sheer willpower & perseverance. You’ve brought smiles to the faces of 140 crore Indians. You are, and will always be a true FIGHTER! We stand with you. Our entire nation stands with you!” the party said on X. PTI