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Kerala CM V D Satheesan sought West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's help restoring journalist R Rajagopal's passport
The Hindu··29 Jun
The Hindu reported June 29 adverse Kolkata police verification after SIR electoral roll deletion hobbled renewal of former Telegraph editor's passport. Satheesan said Rajagopal initiated appeal to reinstate name in rolls. Vijayan also expressed dismay at refusal.
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What It Means For You
- SIR can affect passport renewals.
- Electoral roll status matters for verification.
- Cross-state appeals may be needed.
What's Happening
- Kerala CM wrote to Bengal CM on passport.
- Rajagopal's name was deleted in SIR.
- Police verification report was adverse.
Case Context
- Victim is a senior journalist.
- Appeal for electoral reinstatement is pending.
- Opposition also raised the issue.
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