In a shocking turn of events, Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women's 50 kg category after failing her second weigh-in on Wednesday in which she was found to be 100 gm overweight. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Banerjee suggested that Phogat should either be awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country, or be offered a President-nominated berth in the Rajya Sabha.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe 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,\u201d Banerjee said in a post on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the day, Trinamool MP and former India cricketer Kirti Azad too expressed his anguish over Phogat\u2019s disqualification, and criticised the Centre for not 'taking steps' to address the issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also demanded immediate action by the Union government and the Olympic body to ensure justice for the disqualified wrestler.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Trinamool Congress also issued a message on its X handle complementing the opposition INDIA bloc MPs for taking a firm stand demanding justice for Phogat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also demanded immediate action by the Union government and the Olympic body to ensure justice for the disqualified wrestler.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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