'Narrow-minded political experiments': Cong targets RSS over saffron hockey jersey

The Congress on Saturday criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team's jersey colour from its traditional blue to saffron, saying sports and players should not be used for political purposes and asking the government to reconsider the move.The Indian men's and women's hockey teams, who have traditionally played in blue jerseys, will wear saffron kits during the Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, which begins on August 15. Hockey India announced the change on July 27.In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the issue goes beyond sport and is linked to the emotions of millions of Indians."The decision to change the colour of the Indian hockey team's jersey is not merely a sports-related choice, but a matter deeply connected to the sentiments of millions of Indians and our sporting traditions.""Indian players have long been recognized around the world by names like 'Men in…