{
  "id": 1672479,
  "title": "BJP, SP rivals take their electoral battle to wrestling pit, score love-all",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bjp-sp-rivals-take-their-electoral-battle-to-wrestling-pit-score-love",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:29:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/bjp-sp-rivals-take-their-electoral-battle-to-wrestling-pit-score-love-all/articleshow/133304934.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Varanasi witnessed an unusual clash between Samajwadi Party official Aman Yadav and BJP councillor Ram Singh Kallu, who engaged in a wrestling match at the Bachau Veer Akhara during Nag Panchami celebrations. The 15-minute contest saw both participants attempting various wrestling techniques in their bid to outmaneuver the other. However, neither could gain the advantage, leading the referee to declare the match a draw and the cash prize to be split equally. Geeta Singh, Kallu's wife, had previously competed against Yadav, who was contesting the councillor election on an SP ticket. Wrestlings competitions in Kashi's akharas have been a traditional part of Nag Panchami, with wrestlers of all ages participating at various locations throughout the city, including Bachau Veer Akhara near the ancient Hanuman temple inside BHU. Interestingly, Kallu and Yadav had both trained at the same akhara in the past, and an invitation from an onlooker prompted them to face off amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd.",
  "summary": "During the vibrant Nag Panchami celebrations, political adversaries Aman Yadav and Ram Singh Kallu took to the mat for an intense wrestling match that lasted fifteen minutes. Despite their fierce competition, neither wrestler emerged victorious, leading to an official draw. Their cash prize was equally split, marking a unique moment of camaraderie amid their political rivalry at the Bachau Veer…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}