After not being able to deliver debut speech in Parliament. Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar turns to social media
Cricket icon and nominated Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar turned to social media, after his debut speech in the Parliament was interrupted by sloganeering Congress MPs even before he could begin it. Tendulkar was supposed to deliver his maiden speech in the Upper House on Thursday.
However, after not being able to speak due to the ruckus in the House, the batting maestro posted a video on his Facebook account which touched upon the issues he was to bring up in a Short Discussion Motion.
In the video, he highlighted the changes and developments in the field of sports in the country. "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," the cricket icon said.
Tendulkar hailed the north eastern states for their 'vibrant sporting culture', saying India must move on from being a 'sport-loving' nation to 'sport-playing' nation. He also praised wrestling star Mary Kom in his speech.
In the video, the cricketer opined that sport has a unique way of building the nation, character of individuals and as a result, the character for India. Giving his example, he said, "From being the naughty child to chasing the dream to win the World Cup for India, I became more disciplined and more focussed. I had a goal and I started planning for it."
"But the most important aspect was the execution of those plans, not always did I succeed. There were occasions where I failed but sports taught me to get back on my feet again and compete in the fiercest possible manner," Tendulkar said.
The Bharat Ratna awardee highlighted the likes of Dipa Karmakar, Bhaichung Bhutia, MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Mirabai Chanu as examples of the north east's excellence in sports.
The master blaster also hailed the parents and coaches of Rio Olympics medallists duo of shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik and other women sporting stars, like shuttler Saina Nehwal and cricketer Mithali Raj, for encouraging them to take up sports. "Daughters of India have shown what they are capable of, with champions like Sindhu, Sakshi, Saina, Sania (Mirza), Mithali and the list goes on and on. When dreams don't discriminate then why do we?"
"I want to appreciate their parents, family members, their coaches, their friends for helping and encouraging them and that is the only reason they have reached here.My message to parents is to give equal support and encouragement to their daughters and sons and they will make them proud," the Little Master said.
However, after not being able to speak due to the ruckus in the House, the batting maestro posted a video on his Facebook account which touched upon the issues he was to bring up in a Short Discussion Motion.
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
In the video, he highlighted the changes and developments in the field of sports in the country. "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," the cricket icon said.
Tendulkar hailed the north eastern states for their 'vibrant sporting culture', saying India must move on from being a 'sport-loving' nation to 'sport-playing' nation. He also praised wrestling star Mary Kom in his speech.
In the video, the cricketer opined that sport has a unique way of building the nation, character of individuals and as a result, the character for India. Giving his example, he said, "From being the naughty child to chasing the dream to win the World Cup for India, I became more disciplined and more focussed. I had a goal and I started planning for it."
"But the most important aspect was the execution of those plans, not always did I succeed. There were occasions where I failed but sports taught me to get back on my feet again and compete in the fiercest possible manner," Tendulkar said.
The Bharat Ratna awardee highlighted the likes of Dipa Karmakar, Bhaichung Bhutia, MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi and Mirabai Chanu as examples of the north east's excellence in sports.
The master blaster also hailed the parents and coaches of Rio Olympics medallists duo of shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik and other women sporting stars, like shuttler Saina Nehwal and cricketer Mithali Raj, for encouraging them to take up sports. "Daughters of India have shown what they are capable of, with champions like Sindhu, Sakshi, Saina, Sania (Mirza), Mithali and the list goes on and on. When dreams don't discriminate then why do we?"
"I want to appreciate their parents, family members, their coaches, their friends for helping and encouraging them and that is the only reason they have reached here.My message to parents is to give equal support and encouragement to their daughters and sons and they will make them proud," the Little Master said.
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