Hours after ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia, along with Vinesh Phogat, joined the Congress, the party announced late Friday that Punia has been appointed as the Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, effective immediately.
In a statement released, the All India Congress Committee elaborated on the appointment of Punia confirming that it will be applied with immediate effect. It said, “The Hon’ble Congress President has approved the proposal to appoint Bajrang Punia as the Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, with immediate effect.”