Lok Sabha Polls
Is Yuvraj Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls from Gurdaspur? Cricket icon responds
Chandigarh/UNI: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Saturday clarified that he was not going to contest elections from Gurdaspur Constituency in Punjab.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he said, "Contrary to media reports, I'm not contesting elections from Gurdaspur. My passion lies in supporting and helping people in various capacities, and I will continue to do so through his foundation @YOUWECAN."
Contrary to media reports, I'm not contesting elections from Gurdaspur. My passion lies in supporting and helping people in various capacities, and I will continue to do so through my foundation @YOUWECAN. Let's continue making a difference together to the best of our abilities❤️
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 1, 2024
There were media reports that BJP may field him from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency in place of current MP and Bollywood actor Sunny Deol.
Yuvraj, a sporting icon who powered India to 2011 World Cup, announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in 2019.
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