The Election Commission of India (ECI) has named National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi as its National Icon. On Monday, during an event in Delhi, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar shared how Tripathi has been actively involved in voter awareness programmes. While complimenting the actor for his association with the poll panel in creating awareness among voters, CEC Kumar announced that Tripathi was chosen keeping in view his commitment to the cause and wide appeal across the country.
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Talking about his association with the awareness campaign, Tripathi said, "I am thankful to the ECI for selecting me as its National Icon, and I'm really humbled to be the first such icon from Bihar. CEC Rajiv Kumar asked me if I'd like to be a part of the initiative and I readily agreed. We are yet to complete all the formalities, but I'll try my best to fulfil this responsibility and do the task I've been assigned."
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