The last-moment disqualification of Vinesh Phogat by a whisker has left the whole country, including the political class, shocked and stunned.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leaders across party lines have expressed unwavering support for the athlete and said that she continues to remain a champion for them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Prime Minister also spoke to IOA President PT Usha and directed her to explore a full range of options to register strong protests and help the wrestler.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krishna Pal Gurjar, Union Minister from Haryana showered praise on the wrestler for her stellar show at the Olympics and said, \u201cVinesh Phogat is not just Haryana\u2019s daughter, she is the country\u2019s daughter. We all wanted to see her emerge victorious at the Paris Olympics but a technical glitch hampered her from clinching the Olympic medal.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she is a champion and will continue to remain a champion. She has brought laurels to the nation. We all are proud of her,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President and LoP in Rajya Sabha termed the incident \u2018extremely distressing\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia\u2019s pride Vinesh Phogat defeated world champions but has been disqualified due to technical reasons. The government should make all efforts to make an appeal with the IOC and provide justice to our champion,\u201d he said on X handle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Several other Parliamentarians also cried foul over the \u201cunfair treatment\u201d meted out to the Indian wrestler and demanded that India register a strong protest against the injustice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NCP leader Praful Patel, terming the disqualification of Vineh Phogat as a shameful act, said that this reeks of a conspiracy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere must be a detailed investigation. International Olympic Committee (IOC) must be cornered and questioned over bias against the Indian sportsperson,\u201d he demanded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Deepender Hooda, Congress leader from Haryana, said that she is a champion and will remain a champion for us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNation was expecting a gold medal from Vinesh Phogat, this evening. We are baffled and startled over such a setback. In all 3 bouts yesterday, she weighed in as per standards. She must be considered for the silver medal,\u201d Hooda said while urging the IOA to make a strong pitch for her case.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
AAP MP Sanjay Singh demanded that the government take a firm stand and also threaten to boycott the Games if Vinesh is not given her due.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDreams stand shattered. Vinesh trounced the world\u2019s top wrestler before storming into the final. This alone speaks about her achievements. Such a situation, arising out of IOC weighing standards is ludicrous and ridiculous,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akhilesh Yadav took to Twitter and demanded a detailed probe into technical glitches resulting in the wrestler losing the medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA thorough investigation must be conducted to find out what happened and what led to such a close miss,\u201d he demanded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RLD chief and Parliamentarian Jayant Chaudhary said that the country stands behind Vinesh Phogat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe did a lot of hard work to reach this stage. Government has taken cognizance of it and IOC decision may be challenged,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini lauded Vinesh Phogat for taking the nation to new heights with her achievements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYour loss at the Olympics is disheartening for all of us. We all stand with you at this hour. Bharat ki shaan, hamaari beti Vinesh Phogat,\u201d CM Saini said while expressing hope that she will battle all hurdles for raising the nation\u2019s glory again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said that a lot of speculation including conspiracy plots is being talked out. The Sports Minister will make a statement on this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are very disappointed and sad. The country was expecting a gold medal from Vinesh Phogat. The news came as a heartbreak for us,\u201d he told newsmen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, too, took to X to share her grief over the setback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe position you have reached through your tireless hard work fighting all the challenges was not easy. This incredible journey of yours has given strength to millions of dreams,\u201d she wrote lauding her indomitable spirit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, too, took to X to share her grief over the setback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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