Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is chosen for Election Commission (EC) National Icon

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The former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar  Election Commission had approved the appointment of the Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the icon with the aim of spreading awareness regarding the need for greater voter participation in the electoral process. The government body had signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday.  which is a three-year agreement, especially in General Elections in 2024

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar chosen Election Commission (EC) National Icon

Formerly, the Election Commission of India had signed the  Pankaj Tripathi as a national icon. while the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, actor Aamir Khan and boxer Mary were provided the same position by them. Regarding the appointment, Sachin released the statement “Our future voters are very important we are the largest democracy on earth and it’s our responsibility to vote. It’s a responsibility that shouldn’t be Ignored. When I started playing for India I was only 16 years old, All players are from different cultures and that makes us strong. The Cricket World Cup is in October….. people have blocked their calendars for it but we didn’t see the same enthusiasm during voting days. I request you please go out and vote,”

Election Commission (EC) National Icon

Who is the new national icon of the Election Commission of India to spread awareness of the need for greater voter participation in the electoral process?

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is the new national icon of the Election Commission of India to spread awareness of the need for greater voter participation in the electoral process

What is Article 324 of the Election Commission?

It is related to the power of the Election Commission
Article 324: Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.

Article 325: No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.

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