MEA Clarifies Passport as a Travel Document, Not Proof of Citizenship
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A senior official from the Ministry of External Affairs clarified on June 25, 2026, that an Indian passport is a "travel document" and not a "citizenship document." This statement has triggered a public debate on the legal status of passports in establishing citizenship, especially given that India does not allow dual citizenship.
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