‘Don’t let success go to your head’: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar shares old video of PM Modi’s advice to Vinesh Phogat – Times of India

A day after wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat secured a victory from the Julana assembly seat in Haryana, former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar shared an old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheering Phogat after her loss in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Chandrasekhar referred to the video to highlight why PM Modi is respected by many.
Chandrasekhar, who shared the video, said Prime Minister Modi gave him similar advice when he lost his own elections.
“He motivated me to shake it off and work harder. There has never been a leader like him, and I feel fortunate to work under his leadership.”
The video shows Prime Minister Modi consoling Phogat after her quarter-final defeat, telling her not to let the loss affect her. “Vinesh, what happened? You got very angry. Why are you angry with yourself? You played very well, and your entire family contributed so much. This disappointment is not justified,” PM Modi said.

Phogat expressed her frustration saying, “Sir, after so much hard work, it is very disturbing when you don’t get a medal.” Prime Minister Modi replied, “In the life of an athlete, losing is not uncommon. They are not afraid of losing. My motto is: Don’t let success go to your head, and don’t let defeat linger in your mind.”
Congress leader Phogat defeated BJP candidate Yogesh Kumar by a margin of 5,761 votes. Phogat said her victory symbolizes “the struggle of every girl, every woman who chooses the path of struggle” and called it “a victory of truth and perseverance”.
However, her party congress failed to secure victory in Haryana after the BJP won 48 seats in the 90-member party. Haryana Assemblythus obtaining an absolute majority. The Congress, despite early lead, ended up with 37 seats. The BJP is now on the verge of forming its third consecutive government in the state.