New Delhi: Election Commission of India (ECI) has given its consent to appoint renowned Bollywood actor Sonu Sood as state icon of Punjab to sensitize people about ethical voting.
Chief Electoral Officer's office of Punjab had sent a proposal to ECI in this regard and ECI approved the same. CEO's office said the appointment would prove beneficial to educate people especially young voters about ethical voting.
Belonging to Moga district of Punjab, Sonu Sood has worked in various films of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Punjabi. He is also indulging in public welfare works and other social services.
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During the lockdown, Sood has arranged Transport facilities for migrant labourers stuck in various places to their homes and he was highly appreciated by all sections of the society. Apart from this, he emerged as a ‘real’ hero for his selfless, kind-hearted efforts towards social service.
On September 30, 2020, he was honoured with the Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme for his relentless efforts to help people in perilous times of Covid-19. He was also awarded by various governments to acknowledge his works in the film industry.
