Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for the Indian hockey team that returned home from China after winning the Asian Champions Trophy.
With the announcement, the Deputy CM may have violated the SGPC election code of conduct. He was here to address an election rally in favour of SGPC candidate Jaipal Singh Mandian.
Sukhbir said the Centre and Hockey India were playing with the sentiments of the players by announcing a mere Rs 25,000 for the victorious players. “Considering the fact that hockey is our national game, the reward money is a pittance,” he said, adding.
