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Yasin Merchant
writes to Rahul Gandhi after
'PADMA SHRI'
snub
Credit:
MID-DAY
'Most importantly the list included, 'Youth Icons' who have been
conferred with Padma Bhushans and Padma Shris for setting such
examples like being allegedly involved in killing endangered
species, having live-in relationships, abandoning wives and kids and
moving on to 'greener pastures', getting involved in immature,
juvenile digs at fellow performers. Are these the role models for
our children?'.
The letter then goes on to state Yasin's achievements, before
stating bitterly, "I do not have very strong
political connections, nor do I have the desire to buy these awards
(was told a price too this time). I also do not have the patience
and inclination to go around begging for recommendation letters from
MPs and MLAs, as the formality for these awards demands. Ludicrous!!
A sportsman running around in circles, waiting at MPs and MLAs
offices, just so that he can benevolently be graced with a
recommendation letter, buttering up assistants and PAs just to get
an appointment with the very same MLA, who only a few months ago
went from door to door with folded hands seeking re-election."
Full Article
Credit:
MID-DAY
Mumbai - Saturday
30 January 2010
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