TMC Raises Concern Over Centre's Apathy for 4-Yr-Old Chess Prodigy

At just 4 years, Anish Sarkar from Kolkata has made history by becoming the youngest chess player to earn an Elo Rating from the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

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However, the Centre's silence and inaction in recognizing and promoting such rare talent has sparked sharp criticism, especially as the matter was officially raised in the Rajya Sabha by Trinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee.

"Four-year-old Anish Sarkar has earned the Elo Rating by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This boy has made history with this. I had asked the Union sports ministry in the Parliament whether they have any plans to promote this child. To this, Union minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stated that Anish Sarkar from Kolkata is indeed the youngest chess player to receive the FIDE Standard Rating. However, the answer has no mention about the steps that the Centre should be taking to build his future and promote him," said TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee.