Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Vinesh Phogat over the latter’s victory in the Haryana assembly elections, saying she won but the party lost. Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers, said she would spread destruction wherever she goes.
Saying that the wrestlers’ protest against him failed to dent the BJP’s chances in the polls, he pointed out that many candidates won in ‘Jat’-majority seats.
He also lauded the party for the victory.
“I would like to thank the people of Haryana. Many efforts were made to mislead the people of Haryana in the name of protests of farmers and wrestlers. However, people have praised the policies of BJP,” he added.
Meanwhile, after winning the Haryana assembly election from the Julana constituency, Congress leader Vinesh Phogat emphasized that her victory represents “the fight of every girl, every woman”.
“This is the fight of every girl, every woman who chooses the path to fight. This is the victory of every struggle, truth. I will maintain the love and trust that this country has given me,” the wrestling-champ-turned Congress politician said.
Belying exit polls, the BJP is leading in 50 seats in Haryana and is poised to form its third successive government in the state.