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In Indore, CEC Hails MP's SIR Drive, Says Nation Is Proud

· Free Press Journal

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Addressing Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at a function in Indore on Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said BLOs are the foundation of India's electoral system and the backbone of democracy.

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Praising the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls carried out in Madhya Pradesh, he said the exercise was conducted in a transparent, accessible and systematic manner.

Kumar said the efficiency and transparency with which the revision was carried out in Madhya Pradesh were rarely seen elsewhere in the country. "The entire country is proud of the work done by the state's election officials," he said.

Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Kumar Jha, Divisional Commissioner Dr Sudam Khade, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Ram Pratap Singh Jadon and Indore Collector and District Election Officer Shivam Verma were present at the function.

FOCUSED ON

Addressing the gathering, Kumar said the Election Commission had focused on extending voter services to the elderly, persons with disabilities, migrant workers, illiterate citizens and marginalised communities to ensure that no eligible voter was left out of the electoral rolls while preventing the inclusion of ineligible names.

He said conducting elections in India is the world's largest democratic and constitutional exercise, involving around 950 million (95 crore) voters and nearly 18 million (1.8 crore) election personnel.

Despite its enormous scale, India's electoral system continues to set benchmarks in transparency, efficiency and accountability, he added.

MAJOR STEP

Highlighting the Election Commission's digital initiatives, Kumar described the ECI Net app as a major step towards transparency and accessibility.

He said the application had strengthened direct communication between BLOs and voters and was being effectively used even in remote parts of the country.

Congratulating BLOs for their dedication and commitment, Kumar described them as the true guardians of democracy and said an empowered voter forms the foundation of a strong democratic system.

A coffee-table book showcasing the achievements, innovations and best practices of the Special Intensive Revision programme in Madhya Pradesh was also released on the occasion.

KUMAR S ITINERARY

Kumar, who arrived in Madhya Pradesh on a two-day visit, later left for Omkareshwar after interacting with BLOs.

He is scheduled to visit Omkareshwar and Maheshwar on Sunday before returning to Indore and leaving for Delhi in the evening.

The Election Commission undertakes revisions of electoral rolls before every election or whenever required to maintain their accuracy. This year, it has launched a Special Intensive Revision exercise.

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England returns to Estadio Azteca but isn't seeking revenge over Maradona in 1986

· Yahoo Sports

MEXICO CITY (AP) — England’s last memory of a competitive match at Estadio Azteca is not a pleasant one.

On June 22, 1986, during the quarterfinals of the World Cup, Argentina defeated England 2-1 en route to lifting the trophy.

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That match remains etched in the memory of soccer fans worldwide, defined by the late Diego Maradona scoring two of the most famous — and contrasting — goals in the history of the sport: the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century.

In the first one, Maradona punched a loose ball past an advancing Peter Shilton with his left hand. Minutes later, the Argentina great controlled the ball in his own half and danced past half the England team to score what some consider to be the greatest World Cup goal in history.

“Everyone remembers that match; they are iconic goals — well, there were two iconic goals in this stadium,” England coach Thomas Tuchel said Saturday, a day before England was to meet Mexico in the Round of 16.

To commemorate Maradona’s feats, the stadium’s owners installed a plaque in one of the tunnels leading to the pitch. Tourists from all over — but especially Argentines — flock to take photos with it during regular tours of the venue when it's not hosting the World Cup.

“It’s something that still hurts; the wound is open, but we aren’t here for revenge,” Tuchel said.

England faces a different foe in a different era

Tuchel, who is coaching England in the World Cup for the first time, downplayed the historical baggage.

“It’s the same stadium, but not the same opponent — and even if it were, looking for revenge wouldn’t make sense,” Tuchel said. “We are here to write a new chapter.”

Forty years after that heartbreaking match, the narrative has shifted. This time, England’s adversary isn’t Argentina, but the host country.

Mexico will be backed by an raucous home crowd and will also look to take advantage of Estadio Azteca's altitude — more than 7,200 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level.

“It will take a lot of courage to put out a top performance against Mexico. But we have a brave team,” Tuchel said. “We have an experienced team and at the same time a young team who is ready to take these challenges.”

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China's New Ethnic Unity Law Raises Alarm Over Overseas Crackdown

· NDTV

The law legally consolidates President Xi Jinping's constant efforts to establish a national identity and promote the idea of a single "Chinese nation".

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