Sonu Sood Steps Down As Punjab’s State Icon Ahead of 2022 Assembly Elections: ‘Like All Good Things..’

Punjab: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Friday has voluntarily stepped down because the State Icon of Punjab forward of the 2022 Assembly elections. Known for his philanthropic efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sood shared that the choice was taken mutually by him and the Election Commission. This transfer comes forward of the state elections. Sonu Sood took to his Twitter deal with and wrote, “Like all good things, this journey has come to an end too. I’ve voluntarily stepped down as the State Icon of Punjab. This decision was mutually taken by me and EC in light of my family member contesting in Punjab Assembly Elections. I wish them luck for future endeavours.”Also Read – ECI Increases Candidates’ Expenditure Limit Ahead of Upcoming Assembly Elections 2022. Check State-Wise List Here Like all good issues, this journey has come to an finish too.I’ve voluntarily stepped down because the State Icon of Punjab.This choice was mutually taken by me and EC in gentle of my member of the family contesting in Punjab Assembly Elections.I want them luck for future endeavours.🇮🇳— sonu sood (@SonuSood) January 7, 2022Earlier immediately, the Election Commission had introduced on Twitter that it has withdrawn the 48-year-old actor’s appointment as Punjab’s state icon. He had stated in November that his sister, Malvika Sood, will contest the upcoming Punjab polls. The choice got here after his relentless work all through the lockdown in serving to migrant staff throughout the nation get dwelling safely. Also Read – Manipur Assembly Election 2022: CEC Flags Low Vaccination Rate During Poll Review Meet, Political Parties Express Concern Over Pre-poll Violence

Apart from that, he had additionally donated meals, shelter and PPE kits to those that wanted them. In November, the actor had stated that his sister, Malvika Sood, would contest the Punjab polls from Moga however he was tight-lipped concerning the celebration. Also Read – EC to Hold Virtual Meet with Top Officials, Political Parties in Manipur to Take Stock of Poll Preparedness In the 2017 Punjab Assembly polls, Congress received an absolute majority within the state by successful 77 seats and ousted the SAD-BJP authorities after 10 years. Aam Aadmi Party emerged because the second-largest celebration successful 20 seats in 117-member Punjab Legislative Assembly. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) may solely handle to win 15 seats whereas the BJP secured 3 seats. -With inputs from ANI