Pankaj Tripathi steps down as ECI National Icon

After being nominated last year, Pankaj Tripathi, who plays former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the politician's biopic, has voluntarily relinquished the title as per the terms of the MoU

by e4m Staff
Published: Jan 13, 2024 11:47 AM | 1 min read

Pankaj Tripathi Election Commission of India Atal movie

Actor Pankaj Tripathi has voluntarily stepped down as the National Icon of the Election Commission of India as per the terms of the MoU. The actor will star as Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the eponymous movie based on the BJP politician and former Indian PM’s life.

Acknowledging his role as a political leader in an upcoming film, actor @PankajTripathi has voluntarily stepped down as #ECI National Icon as per terms of MoU.

#ECI expresses gratitude for his impactful contribution to voter awareness & #SVEEP since Oct 2022 pic.twitter.com/83Ols8B9TY

— Spokesperson ECI (@SpokespersonECI) January 11, 2024

Tripathi was nominated as the National Icon of the Election Commission last year in October.

“I am thankful to the ECI for picking me up as the National Icon. I am humbled to be the first icon from the state of Bihar. Honorable Election Commissioner Rajiv Sir (Rajiv Kumar) asked me about it. Formalities are yet to be completed through exchange of emails. I will try my best to do this responsibility with full commitment,” Tripathi had said about his nomination last year while speaking to All India Radio.