The hallabaloo being made about the authenticity, timing and appropriateness about Tendulkar's Bharat Ratna proves time and again that dirty politics has sneaked into every realm of life in India. If Mr. Brian Lara can get the highest civilian award of the Caribbean, why not Mr. Sachin then? After all Caribbeans also have Indian bloods and culture, Doesn't they? And, above all, sports fraternity knows and respects the Indian Little Master' that's it.
When Australia conferred a civilian award to Mr. Sachin, then there were no voices of dissent in India, rather all were feeling very proud that an Indian sportsman--not an NRI--has got the recognition.
What was done and what was not done, and who has ruled and who has not, may be a food for thought for the politicians--not for the sporting fraternity of the world. No one will question Sachin's integrity, humanity and humbleness, apart from his contribution to the game. And my earnest question to them is: were you not in the power? Why have you not even initiated the process of respecting the Hockey legend from India?
And if you were in the power why you have not conferred this award to any person, you are now crying for. No doubt, Major Dhyanchand was one of the best hockey players India has produced so far. But, there is time, and I'll pray to God that you again form the government at the center and fulfill your honest wishes.
Sachin deserved the award. That's why he got it. And there were such demands from all quarters. Otherwise, the government is not deaf and dumb to listen to the wishes of the masses. After all, India boasts of a very powerful media that is here to highlight the current burning issues--and in the same zest they have unearthed a highly sensitive issue of sexual harassment at workplce. Let's hope, that this time, this issue will get the proper treatment and a good solution.
In the mean time, let the politician play their game and Sachin relish the life after retirement. Best wishes Sachin Sir ! Happy holidaying !
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