Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, alleging a lack of transparency and the destruction of vital election data. The EC defended its decision to erase CCTV footage 45 days post-election, citing voter privacy and potential misuse. Officials stated that releasing webcasting footage could compromise voter security and contravene legal provisions, despite claims of promoting democratic integrity.
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Sachin Tendulkar recalls India's 2002 Headingley win. He connects it to the current team's strong start. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries. Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly had centuries in 2002. India amassed a huge total then. Gill and Jaiswal's partnership is promising. Rishabh Pant also contributed well. Fans are eager to see if India can repeat history.
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