Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian politician Rajeev Shukla.
Last updated on November 7, 2024.
Rajeev Shukla is an Indian politician, former journalist, political commentator and the former chairman of Indian Premier League. Following the scandal over alleged corruption and spot-fixing in the IPL, Shukla resigned as its chairman on 1 June 2013. In 2015, Shukla was again appointed unanimously as the Chairman of IPL by the BCCI. On 18 Dec 2020, he was elected Vice President of BCCI unopposed.
I was given the task of I.P.L. Chairmanship which I tried to perform to the best of my abilities. The tournament was organised well despite all the controversies. The stadiums were jam-packed, which proved that I.P.L. was still popular.
Having been a journalist for almost 20 years and then becoming a politician has definitely been an interesting and enriching experience for me.
I don't do negative things.
I realise that, strutting around in power corridors for political coverage, a journalist becomes half a politician.
I have always believed that what goes around comes around.
Misdeeds of a few players and certain people cannot and should not bring bad name to hundreds of players who participated in the I.P.L. with full honesty. The reputation of the I.P.L. cannot be tarnished by a few greedy individuals.
I have decided to quit as I.P.L. Chairman. It is a decision which I was pondering over for some time.
I don't try to hurt people in any way, and I try to help out wherever I can.
I do not take up a responsibility unless I am sure of putting my heart and soul into it.
People change their opinion according to your position. And both politicians and bureaucrats begin to take you more seriously, as they suddenly feel you have become more important.
Sehwag shall be remembered for his explosive and natural cricketing skills. Wish him all success on his birthday.
People change their opinion according to your position. And both politicians and bureaucrats begin to take you more seriously, as they suddenly feel you have become more important