Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik accused the state's BJP government of pressuring the Indian hockey team to change its iconic blue jersey to saffron, calling it "petty politics." Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said the decision was made without his knowledge. However, HI secretary Bhola Nath Singh stated players requested the change after due consultation.
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BJP Govt Pressured Hockey Jersey Colour Change: Patnaik
