Actor Pankaj Tripathi declared as ‘National icon’ by Election Commission of India

In an event on Monday afternoon, the Election Commission of India (ECI) named actor Pankaj Tripathi a “National icon.” The Mirzapur actor was already a state icon of Bihar, engaging as a spokesperson and motivator for young people to register to vote and take part in the state’s elections.

The honour was presented to the actor for “his participation with ECI in boosting voter awareness.” Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar made the announcement in Delhi during an event.  

The ECI’s Official Twitter account released few pictures from the event with a caption, “ECI launches Radio series – #MatdataJunction in collaboration with Akashvani AIR for voter awareness. Actor & State Icon Shri Pankaj Tripathi declared ECI’s National Icon”.

Have a look at the Tweet:

Tripathi also expressed his delight at receiving the honour of being named the National Icon of the Election Commission of India in a statement, saying, “I was already the state icon of Bihar associated with the Election Commission, and during the programme at AIR station, Chief Election Commissioner Mr Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Mr Anup Chandra announced that now I will be the National Icon of the Election Commission of India between the running show, and it was a pleasant surprise for me because I wasn’t aware that such thing was  going to happen.”

He went on to say that he believes the ECI chose him because of his passion and dedication as Bihar’s State Icon. The actor also advised all young voters to fully engage in the elections in order for their democratic choices to be reflected and their voices to be heard.

On the work front, After Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach Pankaj Tripathi will next be seen in the forthcoming film OMG 2 with Akshay Kumar, Arun Govil, and Yami Gautam.