Indian High Commission upholds ban on New Zealander returning to India

Sunday 25 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 25 May 2025, 2:48pm

The Indian High Commission has upheld a decision to strip Dr Sapna Samant of her Overseas Citizen of India status. The GP and filmmaker was accused of causing disharmony within the community. Dr Samant was previously warned in January that her status could be revoked.

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1. RNZSun 25 May 2025, 2:05pm

   Indian High Commission upholds decision banning critic Sapna Samant from returning home (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 25 May 2025, 2:48pm

   Critic stripped of automatic right to return to India (opens in new tab)