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Sachin Tendulkar's name proposed for Rajya Sabha seat | The Congress has reportedly recommended cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's name for a nominated seat in the Rajya Sabha. Though an official announcement on this development is awaited, the Home Ministry is believed to have recommended four names, including Tendulkar and Bollywood actress Rekha for the Rajya Sabha. There is no word from the government on other two names. The
Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has written a letter to the Home Ministry on
the issue. Tendulkar and his wife Anjali met Congress President Sonia Gandhi at
her 10 Janpath residence in New Delhi on Thursday, and it is believed that the
matter of Rajya Sabha nomination was brought up during their meeting. Officially
though, the Congress said that Sonia Gandhi wanted to meet Tendulkar and personally
congratulate him on achieving the historic milestone of scoring 100 international
centuries. It has also been reported that the Congress has been touch with Tendulkar
to seek his acceptance for a Rajya Sabha nomination during the past month. All
political parties have said they would welcome Sachin Tendulkar being a member
of the Upper House of Parliament. The 39-year-old master blaster has brought many
a laurel to the country through his cricketing exploits, and Rekha, known for
her brilliant and emotional portrayals in Hindi cinema in the 80s. If they accept,
they will become members of Parliament under a provision of the Constitution that
allows the President to nominate 12 members to the Upper House. Article 80 of
the Constitution provides for nomination of persons having special knowledge or
practical experience in matters such as literature, science, art and social service.
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