New Delhi: Under attack over his absence from Rajya Sabha, Sachin Tendulkar today said there was a medical emergency that kept him away from Delhi and that he did not mean disrespect to any institution.

"My absence in Delhi has been discussed rather too much. I don't mean to disrespect any institution", he said hours after members in Rajya Sabha raked up his prolonged absence from the House and demanded his participation in its business.