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India government clears air on passport-citizenship debate, cites law and court rulings

Centre says no policy change as it confirms passports alone don’t establish Indian citizenship, pointing to existing law, court rulings and alternative documents.

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India government clears air on passport-citizenship debate, cites law and court rulings

Centre says no policy change as it confirms passports alone don’t establish Indian citizenship, pointing to existing law, court rulings and alternative documents.

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India government clears air on passport-citizenship debate, cites law and court rulings

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