Veteran wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat has given birth to a baby girl on the auspicious occasion of Shivratri. Sharing the news on X, Babita described her daughter as an embodiment of Goddess Parvati and said the arrival has brought immense joy to her and her family.
She called the birth an “invaluable blessing” and stated, “The joy of welcoming my daughter is an invaluable blessing for me and my family. This feeling and happiness are beyond words. I seek the blessings of you all!”
Babita’s post on X read: “Behold the grace of Mahadev–on the holy occasion of Shivratri, a little angel–a daughter embodying the spirit of Parvati–has arrived in my life. The joy of welcoming my daughter is an invaluable blessing for me and my family. This feeling and happiness are beyond words. I seek the blessings of you all!”
The newborn is the second child of Babita and her husband Vivek Suhag, who welcomed their first child, a son, in January 2021. Babita married Vivek Suhag in 2019.
Babita, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, gained nationwide recognition after her life story inspired one of the characters in the Bollywood film ‘Dangal’. She later entered politics and remains active in public life.
Following the birth of their daughter, Babita and Vivek have received congratulatory messages and blessings from family, friends and fans.