Former Indian cricketer and East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir has requested to be relieved of political duties to give attention to cricket. File image
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BJP Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir on Saturday requested celebration president J.P. Nadda to alleviate him of political duties in order that he can give attention to his upcoming cricket commitments.
The parliamentarian from East Delhi additionally thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him a chance to serve the folks.
I’ve requested Hon’ble Party President @JPNadda ji to alleviate me of my political duties in order that I can give attention to my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble HM @AmitShah ji for giving me the chance to serve the folks. Jai Hind!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 2, 2024
“I have requested Hon’ble party president JP Nadda ji to relieve me of my political duties so that I can focus on my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi ji and Home Minister Amit Shah ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people. Jai Hind!,” Gambhir stated on X.
Gambhir had joined the BJP in March 2019, and received from the East Delhi constituency within the Lok Sabha election held that yr.
Gambhir, who led IPL aspect Kolkata Knight Riders to 2 title victories, returned to the aspect as its mentor forward of the 2024 season. He was beforehand mentor of Lucknow Super Giants.
Source: www.thehindu.com
