Legislator Bacchu Kadu and his supporters, on Thursday, staged a protest outside cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s residence in Bandra over him appearing in advertisement for online gaming programme. Pic/X
Updated On: 2023-08-31 04:10 PM IST
Compiled by : Sanjana Deshpande
Bacchu Kadu opined that it is unbecoming of a Bharat Ratna recipient as Sachin Tendulkar to promote online gaming programme that could spoil the youth and thus staged a protest. Pic/ X
Bacchu Kadu demanded that either Sachin Tendulkar opt out from the online gaming advertisement or return his Bharat Ratna. He warned if he does not do so, the legislator shall install ‘Tendulkar Beg Box’ and ‘Tendulkar Suggestion Box’ near all bus stops and Ganesh Chaturthi pandals across the state. Pic/X
MLA Kadu had previously issued another statement warning Tendulkar to withdraw from endorsements of the online game and also said that he will send legal notice if he does not clarify his stance by August 30. Pic/X
The legislator has been referring to popular payment gateway’s gaming programme which is available online. It allows users to play fantasy games online and earn real cash prizes. Pic/First Games
Sachin Tendulkar appeared in a series of advertisement for the gaming programme nearrly three years ago. Pic/First Games