Washington: Asserting that India 'quickly became a rich vein' of Clinton Foundation, a controversial book which hit the stands today has alleged that the then Indian government rewarded hotelier Sant Chatwal with one of its highest civilian awards for getting Hillary Clinton support the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal in 2008.

The book "Clinton Cash" by Peter Schweizer also alleges that the donations made by some Indian politicians and organisations were instrumental in getting Hillary, who was then a US Senator, to support the nuclear deal. The allegations have been refuted by the office of Hillary Clinton, who last month announced her second presidential bid.