Absence of MPs Sachin, Rekha questioned in Rajya Sabha

August 08, 2014 13:17

Rajya Sabha questions the absence of MPs -- cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and actor Rekha.

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman P J Kurien said both Sachin and Rekha are yet to cross the 60-day threshold. "The seats can be declared vacant if members are absent for at least 60 days," he added.

RS MP Javed Akhtar said, "The membership of Parliament is not a trophy. Sachin must attend."

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