The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, however, took a dig at Congress, saying that people "know very well the intentions of the Congress Party (behind nominating people such as Tendulkar and film actress Rekha)."
She was responding to questions whether Congress was trying to save the image of the government by roping in people like Tendulkar and Rekha at a time when it has been hit by allegations of scams.
"People from all walks of life are entering in Parliament and Sachin is a new entry. People continue to contribute to their fields of achievement as well as Parliament. I hope Sachin will also be able to do the same," she said.