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Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challenge - The Economic Times

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.

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mercoledì 24 giugno 2026·hindustantimes.com
Passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship: MEA
The passport remains a travel document, and not a document of citizenship, as it attests the nationality of Indians when they are abroad | India News
mercoledì 24 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
Passport is travel document, not citizenship proof: MEA
India's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six working days. The number of passport…

Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challenge - The Economic Times

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Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challenge - The Economic Times

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