Sachin's statement will unite India: Chavan

Mumbai, Nov 16 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok
Chavan Monday came out in strong defence of batting icon
Sachin Tendulkar, whose "Mumbai for all" remark drew criticism
from Shiv Sena, saying the master blaster had spoken from the
bottom of his heart and that his statement will unite India.

Taking exception to the article by Shiv Sena chief Bal
Thackeray in his party mouthpiece 'Samana' criticising
Tendulkar, the chief minister said "the master blaster has
spoken from the bottom of his heart."
"Sachin's statement has been made in true sportsman
spirit. Though he is a Maharashtrian, he plays for the
country. This (Tendulkar's remark) will unite the entire
country," Chavan said.
"I fully agree with him (Sachin). People will not
support Shiv Sena's political game," he said.
Chavan said the entire country was proud of
Tendulkar's achievement of completing 20 years in
international cricket. "Sachin has done India proud," he said.
"I do not attach any importance to what some people
have said about Tendulkar," the chief minister said without
naming the Shiv Sena chief.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut Monday said
that party Chief had not criticised Tendulkar for the latter's
"Mumbai for all Indians" comment. (MORE) PTI SSG
ANU


The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this
message are intended for the exclusive
use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged
information. If you are not the intended
recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please
notify the sender immediately and destroy
all copies of this message and any attachments contained in it.