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MLA Pargat Singh alleges fund discrimination against Punjab and Haryana by Centre for Paris Olympics' athletes
Babushahi Bureau
Jalandhar, July 29, 2024: Pargat Singh, Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment and former Captain of the India Hockey Team alleged discrimination of fund distribution against Punjab and Haryana for Paris Olympics' athletes.
Pargat Singh shared a list of State/UT-wise details of funds released for the development of Sports Infrastructure under the Khelo India Scheme.
"Despite sending 48 athletes to the Paris #Olympics, Punjab & Haryana received ₹78 crore & ₹66 cr, respectively, while UP & Gujarat, sending only 9 athletes,got ₹438 crore & ₹426 cr. Is this not a biased distribution? How long will BJP continue this discrimination against states?" wrote Pargat Singh on X.
Despite sending 48 athletes to the Paris #Olympics, Punjab & Haryana received ₹78 crore & ₹66 cr, respectively, while UP & Gujarat,sending only 9 athletes,got ₹438 crore & ₹426 cr. Is this not biased distribution? How long will BJP continue this discrimination against states? pic.twitter.com/j9lkHOUvpk
— Pargat Singh (@PargatSOfficial) July 29, 2024