Sachin Tendulkar urges youngsters to respect senior citizens

Thane: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Monday called upon youngsters to take care of senior citizens and respect the "golden generation" of the society. Speaking as chief guest after launching the Thane police's new initiative 'Kartavya' for senior citizens, Tendulkar said he learnt from his father to respect elders. He said he is most pained whenever there is injustice meted out to the elders. Also Read - Is this the beginning of Pakistan's resurgence? "I can never forget the guidance of seniors. If you do not have the blessings of the elders you cannot progress in your life," he said addressing a gathering. Tendulkar said he had drawn inspiration and taken guidance from his mother, grandmother and father at all times. He also asked the citizens not to forget those who worked towards the independence of the country. Thane Guardian Minister Eknath Shinde and Police Commissioner Parambir Singh were among others present on the occasion. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday joined millions of Indians and celebrities from all walks of life to congratulate gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who missed bronze medal by a whisker at the ongoing Rio Olympics. Dipa came tantalisingly close to end up fourth with a difference of only 0.150 points with the bronze medallist in the women’s vault finals. Tendulkar, who was in Rio recently to encourage the Indian contingent, took to twitter to congratulate the young Tripura girl. “Winning and losing is a part of sport. You have won millions of hearts & entire nation is proud of your achievements,” Tendulkar tweeted. Tendulkar was the India’s ambassador to the Rio Olympics. He won the Bharath Ratna a few years back for being the world record holder for most runs and centuries in Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). Tendulkar was also the first player to score a double century in ODIs. He was also the brand ambassador for the ICC World Cup 2015 held in Australia-New Zealand.