Boxer Vijender appeals for peace in Haryana

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 21 2016 | 6:23 PM IST

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh on Sunday appealed to the Jat community agitating for job quota in Haryana to maintain peace.

"I appeal to my Jat brothers to maintain peace and brotherhood in Haryana. It is absolutely essential for us, our families, our state and our country," he said in a video message on his Twitter page.

Beijing Olympics bronze medalist boxer Vijender, who belongs to Haryana's Bhiwani town, is currently in Manchester.

His fourth fight has been rescheduled to March 12 at Echo Arena Liverpool.

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First Published: Feb 21 2016 | 6:08 PM IST

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