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Politicians speak on Sachin Tendulkars nomination to Rajya Sabha

The President has approved Sachin Tendulkar's name as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

  • The President has approved Sachin Tendulkar's name as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had written to the President with the government's recommendations. The nomination has invited reactions from various political personalities.
  • Mulayam Singh Yadav: I am happy with Sachin's nomination. He is nice man and famous personality of the nation. What party will he be supporting depends on him.
  • Rajiv Shukla, Congress: We are trying to honour good people in parliament. It is kind of honour for him. This move should be welcomed. People should not politicise the matter. I would not like to comment on the people who see politics behind nomination.
  • Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena: Whether or not the Congress gives Tendulkar a Rajya Sabha seat or not, it is between them. I do not want to comment.
  • Sudip Bandhopadhyay, Trinamool Congress: We welcome the Sachin's nomination. We are also demanding Bharat Ratna for him. Selection of Sachin Tendulkar is great decision. His nomination is completely justified.
  • Gurudas Dasgupta, CPI (M): Sachin's nomination is a real recognisation of sports talent.
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