Ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Friday has "voluntarily" stepped down as the "State Icon" of Punjab. Known for his philanthropic efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sood shared that the decision was taken "mutually" by him and the Election Commission. This move comes ahead of the state elections. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/sonu-sood-steps-down-as-punjab-state-icon-ahead-of-assembly-polls-like-all-good-things-2022-01-07-753329
