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Even as the nation was celebrating 22-years-old Indian shooter Manu Bhaker having secured India’s first olympic medal, the political posturing around the incident started to take shape. Tweets from the ex-Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij surfaced amidst congratulatory posts by several politicians.
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Manu Bhaker reminded Anil Vij about Rs 2 Crore which was promised to her for having secured a gold medal at the Youth Olympics on the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Anil Vij however lashed out at her. “Manu Bhaker should have first confirmed it from the Sports Deptt. before going to the public domain. It is disgusting to denounce a State Govt which is giving highest awards in the Country. Bhaker will get 2 crores as tweeted by me and as per notification at that time. There should be some sense of discipline in players. Bhaker should feel sorry for creating this controversy. She has a long way to go. She should focus on her game only,” Anil stated through a series of tweets.
Manu Bhaker should have first confirmed it from the Sports Deptt. before going to public domain. It is disgusting to denounce a State Govt which is giving highest awards in the Country. Bhaker will will will get 2 crores as tweated by me and as per notification at that time.
— Anil Vij Ex - Home Minister Haryana, India (@anilvijminister)
Manu Bhaker should have first confirmed it from the Sports Deptt. before going to public domain. It is disgusting to denounce a State Govt which is giving highest awards in the Country. Bhaker will will will get 2 crores as tweated by me and as per notification at that time.
— Anil Vij Minister Haryana, India (@anilvijminister) January 5, 2019
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Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker was contacted by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi after her achievement in Paris. He congratulated her through a phone call, the video of which was later published on all social media platforms.
