Mayawati hits out at Congress for nominating Sachin for Rajya Sabha

Welcoming Sachin Tendulkar's entry into the Rajya Sabha, BSP chief Mayawati today said that people from all walks of life are entering Parliament and hoped the master-blaster prove himself in the Upper House like what he has achieved in cricket.

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, however, took a dig at Congress, saying that people "know very well the intentions of the Congress Party (behind nominating people such as Tendulkar and film actress Rekha)."

She was responding to questions whether Congress was trying to save the image of the government by roping in people like Tendulkar and Rekha at a time when it has been hit by allegations of scams.

"People from all walks of life are entering in Parliament and Sachin is a new entry. People continue to contribute to their fields of achievement as well as Parliament. I hope Sachin will also be able to do the same," she said.

Asked about Rekha's entry into the the Upper House, she said, "I never watch movies as all my time is spent on strengthening the base of my party."