A French journalist, who was served a notice by the Union ministry of home affairs asking why her Overseas Citizen of India card should not be withdrawn, has denied the government’s allegation that her reports on India were “malicious”.
A notice issued by the Foreigners Registration Office of the MHA on January 18 has alleged that Vanessa Dougnac’s reportage created “biased negative perception about India”. It also accused her of “undertaking journalistic activities without any special permission as required under Citizenship Act 1955 and rules/regulations issued thereunder”, The Print reported.
