Source : NEW INDIAN EXPRESS NEWS
The sources said Dias paid the visa fee on April 18 and her visa was extended till end June the same day. She, however, chose to leave India on April 20, they said, adding at the time of her departure she held a valid visa and her extension of visa stood approved.
Her point about not been permitted to cover elections is also factually incorrect, the sources said.
Coverage of election activities outside of booths is permitted to all Journalist Visa holders, they added.
“Authority letters are required only for access to polling booths and counting stations. This, however, cannot be processed while the visa extension is under process,” the source said.
“It is pertinent to note that other ABC correspondents — Meghna Bali and Som Patidar — have already received their letters,” the source added.
SOURCE :- NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
