The Maharashtra government has commended master blaster Sachin Tendulkar for refusing to endorse a liquor brand.
In a letter to the legendary batsman, Minister of Social Justice Department Shivajirao Moghe lauded him for turning down a whopping Rs. 20 crore—offer to promote a top liquor brand.
“We appreciate Sachin that he is helping us indirectly in the de-addiction campaign run by the government and also setting up an example for others,” Mr. Moghe told PTI.
Sachin, an idol to crores of youths, has shown that he is a responsible citizen of the society and stuck to his principles by rejecting a huge amount, Moghe said.
“I expect that other famous personalities would also follow the foot steps of Sachin and make the society addiction-free,” the minister said.
He also said the government was drafting a de-addiction policy.
“We want to keep away youth from liquor or cigarettes addictions and therefore drafting a policy,” Mr. Moghe said.
