There has been public outrage over former cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar and his staunch supporters besieging the cricketer’s house.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar finds himself caught in a storm of criticism for endorsing the online gaming sector. A spirited display unfolded today at the very threshold of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s Mumbai residence.
The orchestrator of this protest is none other than Independent Member of Maharashtra Assembly Bachchu Kadu along with his dedicated cohorts.
Demand: Stop promotion or confiscate Bharat Ratna – Bachchu Kadu’s ultimatum
Bachchu Kadu, MLA, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a compendium of visuals and explain the rationale behind the protest.
In his words, “I have repeatedly requested Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar to desist from supporting the gambling lures of Paytm First. Alas, till date, this plea remains unanswered. It is important to clarify that our stance is not one of protest against Tendulkar, but his Instead, we consider it unworthy of a Bharat Ratna recipient. He should either end his association with these advertisements or consider relinquishing his prestigious honour.”
Sachin Tendulkar’s prior brush with threats
Omprakash Babarao Kadu, commonly known as Bachchu Kadu, presides as an Independent Member of Legislative Assembly representing Amravati (Lok Sabha constituency) Achalpur, Maharashtra. Kadu has continuously won his seat in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, an unbroken streak from 2004 to 2019.
Notably, he has also received corridors of power as a minister in the Maharashtra state government. Currently, Bachchu is serving a two-year sentence in connection with a bitter legal case. Even before this episode, Bachchu Kadu had issued threats against Tendulkar, mainly related to the field of online gaming, including discussions surrounding sending a formal legal notice to the cricketing icon.
The catalyst for Bachu Kadu’s tantrum
MLA Bachchu Kadu harbors a deep grudge against Bharat Ratna awardee and cricket master blaster Tendulkar for his active role in promoting online gaming. Anecdotal evidence exists that hints at Sachin Tendulkar’s upcoming involvement in a project designed to boost the appeal of online gaming.
The development has led MLA Bachchu Kadu to take a belligerent stance, vehemently opposing Sachin Tendulkar’s association with online gaming.
Impact on impressionable youth
Bachchu Kadu argues that Bharat Ratna awardees are bound by a prescribed ethical code that describes acceptable endorsements. Consequently, he plans to send a formal notice to Tendulkar through legal channels. Sachin Tendulkar, for many, embodies an iconic personality, even bordering on deity. His following is both large and enthusiastic.
Consequently, if Sachin’s recent actions are to be believed, he has the potential to make a significant impact on the impressionable young generation. Sachin has, so far, carefully avoided getting embroiled in any scandal or controversy. However, Bachu Kadu resolves to serve him a legal notice, eager to know Sachin’s response to this serious matter.
The Road Ahead
In view of Tendulkar’s apparent silence on these developments, Bachchu Kadu has resolved to engage legal means. Over the next two days, a formal legal notice will be sent to Sachin Tendulkar, inaugurating a new chapter in this unfolding saga.