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Sonu Sood is now Punjab icon, announces Election Commission

Chandigarh | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
Nov 16, 2020 09:57 PM IST

Belonging to Moga district of Punjab, Sood catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

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

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood spotted at Bandra, in Mumbai.(PTI)
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood spotted at Bandra, in Mumbai.(PTI)

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.

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Belonging to Moga district of Punjab, Sood catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown. Sood arranged transport facilities for migrant labourers stuck in various places to their homes and his humanitarian work was highly appreciated by all sections of society.

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