Cong MPs Disrupt Sachin’s First Speech in Rajya Sabha

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Mumbai, Dec 21, 2017 : Cricket legend and Rajya Sabha member Sachin Tendulkar’s first speech in the Parliament was disrupted by the opposition MPs sloganeering about the 2G scam verdict, on Thursday, 21 December. The House has been adjourned until 11 am on Friday, 22 December.

 

Congress MPs are currently disrupting the speech by sloganeering about the 2G scam verdict.

According to a report in Hindustan Times, Tendulkar had to speak on ’Right to play and the future of sports in India’. Tendulkar had reportedly submitted a notice to lead a Short Duration Discussion on the issue.

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Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ranvijay Singh Judev and the Congress’ PL Punia are supporting the former cricketer in the cause, the HT report stated.

Tendulkar will reportedly speak about the dismal condition of sports education and facilities available in India.

Tendulkar, who was nominated to the Upper House of the Parliament in April 2012, has recorded only 8 percent attendance since, according to PRS Legislative Research. He has often been criticised for the same.

In 2015, according to an analysis done by Factly, Tendulkar, and actor Rekha were among the worst performers in the Rajya Sabha with regards to attendance and participation.



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