Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- Given his rising status in international cricket, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer's office has designated Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as a "state icon" for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
In a statement, Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said on Monday that Gill will engage in various campaigns aimed at voter awareness to ensure a voting percentage of 70 per cent. The poll panel has set the target of "Is Vaar 70 Paar". Punjab had recorded a voter turnout of 65.96 in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls for the 13 seats.
The CEO said Gill, popular among sports enthusiasts, especially the youth, has been appointed as a "state icon" for the polls. He said that in a meeting with all deputy commissioners of Punjab on Friday, they were ...