Passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship: MEA
نظرة سريعة
- India's external affairs ministry clarified that a passport is solely a travel document and not proof of citizenship, sparking social media debate.
- Despite this, official data reveals a strong and rising demand for passports, exceeding pre-Covid levels.
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The external affairs ministry reiterated that a passport is only a travel document and not proof of citizenship. Official data shows strong demand for passports, with annual issuance rising above pre-Covid levels.
The external affairs ministry of cials have reiterated that a passport is just a travel document, not a proof of citizenship. While this kicks off a row on social media, demand for the blue booklet has been robust, of cial data shows. Annual issuances have surged past pre-Covid levels, though less than 10% of Indians hold a passport. The demographics of mobility are shifting. Traditional hubs continue to lead, but states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are seeing fast growth. ET breaks down the numbers behind India’s aspirations to see the world.
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أسئلة مفتوحة
- What is the basis for the social media debate?
- What are the implications of shifting mobility demographics?
