Election Commission of India appoints actor Sonu Sood as state icon of Punjab

Actor Sonu Sood has been appointed as the Punjab state icon by the Election Commission of India, an official statement said here on Monday.

The statement quoting Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) S Karuna Raju said his office had sent a proposal to the ECI in this regard and they approved the same.

Belonging to Moga district of Punjab, Sonu beacame national hero for facilitating safe transportation of migrant people from various states to their home states during coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Sood's humanitarian work was highly appreciated by all sections of society.

Actor Sonu Sood (in file pic) appointed as the state icon of Punjab by Election Commission. pic.twitter.com/ZoomBzvkDP

— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2020