Sonu Sood Loses Punjab's ''State Icon'' Status Given By EC
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has been removed as Punjab's ''state icon'' by the Election Commission of India, informed state Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju, on January 7. Sonu, who belongs to the Moga district, was given the status a year ago by the ECI. ''This decision was mutually taken by me and the EC in light of my family member contesting in Punjab Assembly elections,'' tweeted Sonu.
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Sonu Sood Confirms Her Sister Malvika Will Contest Punjab Election
Actor Sonu Sood on November 14 confirmed that his sister Malvika Sood will fight in the 2022 Punjab election. However, he said he won't join the politics amid the speculation of joining. ''We'd disclose the name of the party at an appropriate time,'' said Sonu. He also supported Malvika saying she's the spirit to serve the people. Notably, Sood met with Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on November 12.
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