Vinesh Phogat, a former Indian wrestler, resigned from her position at Indian Railways for personal reasons. This move comes amid rumors that she may join the Congress party.

Her Statement

On Friday, Vinesh shared her resignation letter on X, expressing her gratitude for her time with Indian Railways. She worked as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with Northern Railways.

भारतीय रेलवे की सेवा मेरे जीवन का एक यादगार और गौरवपूर्ण समय रहा है।

जीवन के इस मोड़ पर मैंने स्वयं को रेलवे सेवा से पृथक करने का निर्णय लेते हुए अपना त्यागपत्र भारतीय रेलवे के सक्षम अधिकारियों को सौप दिया है। राष्ट्र की सेवा में रेलवे द्वारा मुझे दिये गये इस अवसर के लिए मैं… pic.twitter.com/HasXLH5vBP
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) September 6, 2024

“I have decided to leave the railway service at this stage of my life. I am thankful to Indian Railways for the opportunity,” she wrote.

Background

The 30-year-old wrestler had retired from wrestling after being disqualified from the 50kg gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. Her appeal against the disqualification was turned down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Vinesh Phogat Steps Down from Indian Railways Amid Political Speculations