Chandigarh:Hindi film actor Sonu Sood, who has been appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to create awareness about the importance of voting among the youth of Punjab, said that he himself realized how big a responsibility voting is when he voted for the first time.
Addressing an online press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Sood said that when he exercised his franchise for the first time in Moga, he went on a scooter with his father to cast his vote and the sense of responsibility felt at that time is being felt now while making the youngsters aware about their right to vote.
The dashing actor who is well known for or his committed social work especially helping migrant labourers returning to there home states during the lockdown period appealed to the people of Punjab to participate in the polls and said that only by exercising their voting right they would be able to solve the problems of the country. He exhorted the young voters to cast their votes and exercise this right without any fear or greed.
Responding to questions from reporters, Sonu Sood said he had no affiliation with any political party and there was no political motive behind the door-to-door service. But the purpose of this service was only to serve the people in difficult times, he said.
During the press conference Additional Chief Electoral Officer Mrs. Madhavi Kataria, who was present at Punjab Bhawan, explained how she was able to get Sonu Sood involved in the campaign. She also appealed to the youth of Punjab to cast their vote and use it wisely and ignore the short term benefits.