According to the BBC, it has been claimed that the contract for the project was awarded to the company because its Indian division was headed up Khanna's son - an allegation that has been strongly denied.

It comes after the Central Vigilance Commission - India's anti-corruption body - revealed that 16 Games-related schemes were under suspicion.

Khanna was quoted by the BBC as saying: "I have a clear conscience and I don't want to be seen anywhere near corruption. So I have submitted my resignation for the peace of my family and myself."

The Games are scheduled to start on 3 October.

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