Press Club of India raises concern over passport issues faced by two senior journalists
The Press Club of India has raised concerns regarding the passport renewal difficulties faced by two senior journalists due to adverse police reports and electoral roll issues. The organization argues that these bureaucratic hurdles threaten the rights of citizens and highlight systemic challenges in the verification process.
Why it matters
It highlights potential government overreach and administrative inefficiency in citizenship verification processes, raising concerns about press freedom and civil liberties.
The Press Club of India (PCI) on Monday (June 29, 2026) expressed concern over passport-related issues faced by two senior journalists, including former Editor of The Telegraph R. Rajagopal whose name was deleted from the voters’ list of West Bengal.
The article reports on the concerns raised by a professional body without taking a definitive stance, though it focuses on the journalists' perspective.
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