A passport facilitates international travel and consular protection but, as clarified by the external affairs ministry, it does not serve as definitive proof of Indian citizenship.
MEA's statement raises questions about proof of citizenship
Jun 25, 2026
10:37 am
What's the storyA recent clarification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the passport has reignited the debate on what constitutes proof of citizenship in India.
The MEA's statement that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship but a travel document has raised questions about which documents can definitively establish a person's nationality.
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