Mumbai: Last year, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar was made the campaign face of the Election Commission of India. The former Indian cricketer was declared a ‘National Icon’ by the ECI. Election Commission of India aimed to campaign with Sachin in front. For that purpose, Master Blaster encouraged the audience present in the field to vote during the IPL match.
The match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings was going on at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. During the intermission, Sachin Tendulkar encouraged all those present at the stadium and the entire country to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections through a video message. The legendary cricketer urged everyone to vote fearlessly and in a festive mood.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Wankhede Stadium video message was shared on social media by the National Election Commission of India. Which instantly spread in the net world. The Election Commission thanked Sachin Tendulkar for participating in this great work.
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Incidentally, the National Election Commission uses popular faces for campaigning to increase voter interest. Sachin Tendulkar has signed a contract with Election Commission as National Icon for 3 years. Master Blaster will also be seen in such activities before the Lok Sabha polls.
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