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Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challenge

A remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is a travel document, not a document of citizenship sparked confusion and debate, with many questioning whether passports still serve as proof of Indian citizenship.

25 Jun 2026 11:00 pm