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The Maharashtra Government has appreciated master blaster Sachin Tendulkar for choosing his principles over money,by saying ‘no’ to endorse a liquor advertisement.
In a letter to the legendary batsman,Minister of Social Justice Department Shivajirao Moghe welcomed his decision,refusing to endorse a liquor advertisement.
“We appreciate Sachin Tendulkar that he is helping us indirectly in the de-addiction campaign run by the Government and also setting up an example for others,” Moghe said.
The Minister lauded Sachin for turning down a whopping Rs 20 crore-offer to promote a top liquor or cigarette brand.
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.
Considering that liquor addiction has destroyed many families and also trapped youths,the Government is drafting a de-addiction policy.
“We want to keep away youth from liquor or cigarettes addictions and therefore drafting a policy,” Moghe said.
