For the first time ever, a sportsperson has been nominated and not elected to the Upper House. And if anyone who deserved it rightly, he was Sachin Tendulkar. He has been serving the game of cricket, which is a religion in this country, for over 23 years which is more than half of his current age.
Many have questioned the criteria of his selection and have quoted Article 80 of the Indian Constitution that does not mention anything about a sportsperson's nomination as a Rajya Sabha member. So what exactly does the Article 80 says? It says: "The members to be nominated by the President shall consists of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely: - Literature, science, art and social service.
At that time how much emphasis was given to sports by a nation that was struggling to get back on its feet after being ruled for over years? Not much. Moreover, several amendments have been made in the Constitution with the changing times. I am happy that I have been chosen to do this.
He is the pride of our nation. And the actor-singer adds that he hopes to eventually meet the celebrated cricketer via this video. After Kolaveri di, south star to release new music video, an ode to Sachin Tendulkar.
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