Is Dutee Chand Set To Join Politics?
Bhubaneswar: Fastest woman of India- Dutee Chand shocked and surprised many when she recently expressed her desire to join the field of politics. While it is nothing new for a sportsperson to foray into politics, Dutee’s words earned mixed reactions.
A regular at the popular micro-blogging site, Dutee’s post on Twitter said:
I have always wanted to join politics since childhood. My family has also been involved in grassroots politics, with my mother being the SARPANCH of our village.
— Dutee Chand (@DuteeChand) September 23, 2019
Taking a leaf out from her mother’s book, she too wishes to join politics in the future. Dutee asserts that her family being an integral part of grassroots politics, she also wants to follow the same path someday and that this has been a childhood dream for her.
Dutee’s post found some supporters while a few fans urged her to not quit so soon as they believe that she can still win several medals for her State and her Nation. Let’s look at a few reactions:
Don’t join politics so much earlier
Please concentrate on your career first
This is my suggestion to you— Shyam kansara (@Unsungindiann) September 23, 2019
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— ?????? Raghunath #OdiaFirst (@sahoo_raghunath) September 23, 2019
Please focus on sports right now. We want more metals from you before you take a plunge in politics.
— Ajit Pandey (@awjeet) September 23, 2019
Do that Dutee, no one will stop you from realising your dreams.
It is however advisable to first study the “strengths, weakness & needs” of our system & society. This homework is a must before plunging into this highly demanding social service.
I wish you all the best !????
— S. P. Singh (@spsingh1956) September 23, 2019
Gteat decision!! We need more sport personalities like you in politics. This will also boost the leadership and decision making processes in sporting arena. Thank You @DuteeChand
— Abinash (@Im_Abhii27) September 23, 2019
The ace Odia sprinter is not the first sportsperson to get captivated by the enchanting world of politics. Cricketers Navjot Singh Sidhu, Mohammad Azharuddin and Gautam Gambhir, Boxer Vijender Singh, Swimmer Nafisa Ali, Para-athlete Deepa Malik, and Shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to name a few have forayed into politics after successful careers in their respective sports. While for some it was a watershed moment, and for rest, it was a complete washout.
Carrer-wise, Dutee is part of the Indian contingent that will be going to the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha, Qatar which starts on September 27. And she has been preparing in the Capital city during late evening keeping in mind the scary Doha heat. Dutee has maintained that her primary objective is to match her best time of 11.24 seconds; a national record, but she also has an eye on the finals.
