New Delhi: Olympian PT Usha arrived in New Delhi on Monday after accepting the nomination to the Rajya Sabha.
MP and BJP former Delhi president Manoj Tiwari welcomed the athlete at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. BJP workers welcomed her with a shawl and bouquet. A chenda melam (drums performance) was also arranged.
Usha said the nomination was a recognition to the sports field. She expressed her happiness and also said she has no grudge against her critics. She will take oath as Rajya Sabha member on Wednesday.
Husband V Sreenivasan also accompanied Usha.