Sachin Tendulkar releases video; takes his disrupted Rajya Sabha speech online
Follow UsCricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was supposed to initiate a debate in Rajya Sabha yesterday.
His speech was disrupted as the Upper House of Parliament was adjourned due to Congress leaders' sloganeering over PM Modi's remark on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha over PM Modi's remarks on Manmohan Singh during Gujarat election campaign, as MP Sachin Tendulkar gets up to speak. pic.twitter.com/qbMh0qZ8yp
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
The Bharat Ratna recipient has released a video expressing his sense of commitment toward transforming India "from a sport loving nation to a sport playing nation".
"I urge you all to participate in this effort and help make my dream, our dream. Always remember, dreams do come true! Jai Hind," he tweeted along with his YouTube video.
It is my endeavour to transform India from being a sport loving nation to a sport playing nation. I urge you all to participate in this effort and help make my dream, our dream. Always remember, dreams do come true! Jai Hind???? https://t.co/h6l3Iq5lHT
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 22, 2017
Eminent personalities and notable leaders condemned the fact that Tendulkar was not able to present his speech in Rajya Sabha.
"Sachin Tendulkar has earned a name for India at the world stage, it is a matter of shame that he was not allowed to speak even when everyone knew it was on the agenda," Jaya Bachchan reacted.
He (#SachinTendulkar) has earned name for India at the world stage, it is a matter of shame that he was not allowed to speak even when everyone knew it was on today's agenda. Are only politicians allowed to speak?: Jaya Bachchan, Rajya Sabha MP pic.twitter.com/NMRMHhdl5E
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017