Haryana wins medals, Gujarat wins projects: Hooda's swipe over CWG 2030 host pick
Congress MP Deepender Hooda has urged the central government to host or co-host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Haryana, citing the state's significant contribution to India's medal tally. He also criticized the government for allegedly favoring Gujarat in infrastructure project allocation.
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The request underscores the competition between Indian states for major sporting events and the broader political debate over regional equity in federal development projects.
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Tuesday urged the Centre to consider Haryana as the host or co-host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, arguing that the state deserves the opportunity in view of its athletes' consistent contribution to India's medal tally.Welcoming India's chance to host the Games, Hooda said Haryana has accounted for more than half of India's medals at major international sporting events over the past 15-20 years and should therefore be the primary beneficiary of investments in sports infrastructure."We are happy that India is getting a chance to host the Commonwealth Games. Now I urge the government to choose Haryana as the state where those games are to be hosted. Over the last 15-20 years, Haryana is the state which has brought home over 50 per cent of India's medals in major competitions.
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