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J&K’s Para Archer & Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi honored as ECI National PwD Icon
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, Sheetal Devi, as its National PwD Icon.
The ECI has also launched a dedicated Voter’s Guide for PwDs and senior citizen voters.
Her name was announced at an exhibition cricket match between the teams of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) and the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) held on Saturday in Delhi.
The ECI in association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organized the exhibition match to foster voter education and inclusivity.
The event was graced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu.
Former Indian cricketer, Nikhil Chopra, was also invited as the special guest alongside officials from DDCA and IDCA.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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