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Apr 17, 2021

The Real Intent Behind the New OCI Rules Is to Stifle Dissent

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A March 2021 notification by the MHA brings in a number of restrictions against Overseas Citizens of India cardholders, even allowing the government to cancel an OCI card without any scope for remedy.
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