Updated On: 06 September, 2024 02:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday resigned from the Indian Railways citing personal reasons amid speculations that she would be joining the Congress party

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia had met Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, leading to speculations that the two Olympians would be joining the Congress. File pic
Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat resigned from the Indian Railways on Friday citing personal reasons amid speculations that she would be joining the Congress party, news agency PTI reported.
"Serving Indian Railways has been a memorable and proud time of my life," she posted on X with a picture of her resignation letter. She was employed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with Northern Railways.