Sachin Tendulkar was Appointed as the Election Commission of India’s National Voter Awareness Ambassador: On August 23rd, 2023, Indian cricket legend and Bharat Ratna winner Sachin Tendulkar was elected as the Election Commission of India’s national ambassador for election-voter awareness and education for the tenure of this appointment for “Three Years”.
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Leveraging Tendulkar’s immense influence, particularly among the youth, the collaboration aims to enhance voter participation in upcoming elections, including the General Elections of 2024. The initiative also seeks to bridge the gap between citizens, especially the youth and urban populations, and the electoral process, addressing challenges like urban and youth apathy. Tendulkar joins a prestigious group of national icons that includes actor Pankaj Tripathi and activist Dr. Niru Kumar.