Sun Sep 08 07:24:04 UTC 2024: – Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignation of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who recently joined Congress
– Both players are expected to be relieved from their positions “as early as possible” despite the three-month notice period norm
– The players had received show cause notices from the railway after they met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
– Speculation was rife that Vinesh Phogat might not be able to contest elections due to the notice period, but now that the resignation acceptance process has begun, there is no hurdle for her.