New Delhi, July 26 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday congratulated Indian weightlifter Chanambam Rishikanta Singh for winning the silver medal in the men's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Rishikanta's silver medal marked India's first at the ongoing Games, while it was the second overall after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar's bronze medal earlier.

In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Rishikanta Singh on winning the silver medal, saying he had made the nation proud and wishing him continued success in the future.

"Kudos to Rishikanta Singh Chanam...