'Narrow-minded political experiments': Cong targets RSS over saffron hockey jersey
The Congress criticized the change of the Indian hockey team's jersey from blue to saffron, calling it a 'narrow-minded political experiment'.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron kits during the Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, beginning August 15.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the change is linked to the emotions of millions of Indians and the team's legacy as 'Men in Blue'.
Kharge alleged the government changed colours in public spaces without consultation and demanded the decision be reconsidered.
Hockey India announced the jersey change on July 27.
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