Now a PIL has been filed to challenge the Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar. I really do not understand why some people go to this extent to get some publicity and camera time. And I firmly believe that PILs should be filed in matters that are potentially harmful to the interest of the public, government, judicial system, religious beliefs, morale etc. This matter does not fall into any such category. What the advocate is challenging through the PIL is that a sportsperson does not come under the purview of such honor and are not eligible. Whether necessary amendments were made in the law or not, what is the 'harm' of conferring Bharat Ratna to a sportsperson. If nothing, it will only boost the morale of players (across discipline) in India and may motivate youngsters to take up and do well in sports. I hope the court out-rightly dismisses the PIL.
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