The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently clarified after French journalist Sebastien Farcis claimed he was forced to leave India after the MEA refused to renew his journalist permit. Refuting Sebastien Farcis's claim, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Farcis' application to renew his work permit was still under consideration. In an official statement, Jaiswal said that Farcis is an OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card holder and requires approval to carry out journalistic assignments under the MEA's regulations. "He has re-applied for renewal of his work permit in May 2024," Jaiswal added. He also said that Farcis' case is under consideration. The development comes days after the Frech journalist alleged that he was forced to leave India. 'Forced to Leave India': French Journalist Sebastien Farcis Says MHA Declines to Renew His Work Permit 'Without Reason'.
Farcis is An OCI Card Holder
"Farcis is an OCI card holder and under our regulations requires approval to carry out journalistic assignments. He has re-applied for renewal of work permit in May 2024.." MEA on French Journalist Sebastian Francis leaving India pic.twitter.com/4AjNIClvZP
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) June 21, 2024
MEA Refutes Claims of French Journalist Sebastien Farcis
. @MEA On French Journalist Francis Sebastian:
He has re-applied for renewal of work permit in May 2024, and to the best of my knowledge, his case is under consideration.
Farcis is an OCI card holder and under our regulations requires approval to carry out journalistic…
— Abhishek Jha (@abhishekjha157) June 21, 2024
Sebastien Farcis Alleges He Was Forced to Leave India
After 13 years working as a correspondent in India, the authorities have denied me a permit to work as a journalist. I have thus been forced to leave the country.
Here is my statement. pic.twitter.com/m52Q4ABsRk
— Sébastien Farcis (@sebfarcis) June 20, 2024
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