New Delhi: Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Air India Pilot, has been named in the BJP’s second list for the Haryana Assembly elections. His unique background as an airline pilot brings a fresh perspective to the political arena. He will compete for the Julana seat in Jind against Congress contender and Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
His name was featured on the BJP’s second list of 21 candidates on Tuesday.
The Julana seat is receiving immense attention because of famed wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s candidature. With Bairagi now announced as the BJP’s candidate, the stage is set for an intense and interesting contest in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.
Captain Yogesh Bairagi, who is reported to be from Safidon City in Jind district, Haryana, is the vice president of the Haryana wing of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and co-convenor of the state’s BJP Sports Cell. He has been working at the grassroots level.
Yogesh Bairagi, 35, is renowned for his dedicated service during crucial moments, such as his involvement in rescue and relief operations during the Chennai floods and his role in the Vande Bharat mission—a government initiative to repatriate stranded Indian nationals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and particularly impressed by the success of the Vande Bharat mission, Bairagi was motivated to join the BJP. Reports indicate that Bairagi’s decision to enter politics was significantly influenced by the challenges faced by his native village.
On September 4, the BJP announced its first list of 67 candidates for the Haryana assembly elections. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has been fielded from the Ladwa constituency, and several newcomers to the party have also been given tickets.
Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat, a renowned wrestler who has now transitioned into a politician, joined Congress last week. She is advocating for athletes’ rights, leveraging her experience and influence in the sports arena.
The Haryana Assembly elections, which will be held for the state’s 90 seats, are scheduled for October 5, with vote counting set for October 8.
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–IANS
