New Delhi, Aug 6 (TIWN) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of the Khel Ratna Award in the name of Major Dhyan Chand, the Congress welcomed the move but said that the Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley Stadiums should also be renamed.

Addressing the media Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “Modiji should not have used the name of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand as we have utmost respect for him (Dhyan Chand) and Rajiv Gandhi will be remembered for his sacrifice for the nation.”

He alleged that this was a diversionary tactic to divert people’s attention from snooping, farm laws ,fuel hike and inflation.  He said he hoped the government will rename stadiums in the name of great players and change the name of Narendra Modi Stadium and Arun Jaitley Stadium also. 

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh was more sarcastic and said, “I hoped that he would rename the award as Narendra Modi khel award this is in English called megalomania.”