Pankaj is state icon of Bihar
Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is being named state icon of Bihar by the Election Commission of India, says it was his dream to work in the interest of youth and public domain.
Excited about it, Pankaj said in a statement: “In a democracy, voting is a huge and most important right of a common man. Whatever changes a common man wants to bring in the country, he can bring it through the process of voting. Generally, today’s youth have a very wrong notion considering the voting day as a holiday in the calendar.
“They should not think that way and come forward in huge numbers to vote, increase the voting percentage.” Pankaj, who featured in the film Newton, said voting is a festival of democracy and should be celebrated enthusiastically.
“Being a state icon is a very important and serious responsibility,” added Pankaj.
“I come from a very common family background from a small village and getting an opportunity to represent my home state for an important and sensitive work is an honour for me and my family.” — IANS
