An MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship has sparked concern amidst ongoing verification drives. The author shares a personal experience of their passport being questioned years after issuance, highlighting arbitrary citizenship challenges.
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.
India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that a passport is not proof of citizenship, sparking social media debate. Indian courts consistently uphold this, citing separate laws for passports and citizenship. The clarification causes no change to existing passport issuance or validity.
India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that a passport is not proof of citizenship, sparking debate. Indian courts have consistently ruled that documents like passports do not establish citizenship, which is governed by separate laws. The clarification does not alter existing passport issuance processes.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that a passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship, sparking sharp reactions from opposition leaders and public figures. The clarification, referencing the Passports Act, 1967, highlights that citizenship is determined by separate legal provisions, leading to questions about alternative proof of citizenship.
California voters will decide in November on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and identification at polling places. The Republican-backed proposal, which gathered enough petition signatures to qualify, aims to strengthen election confidence in the nation's most populous state with over 23 million registered voters. California is currently among 14 states and D.C. that do not require voter ID. Opponents argue the requirements would make voting more difficult for elderly, disabled, and those without driver's licenses.
