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Former Envoy Navdeep Suri Criticises Punjab SIR Process Over Citizenship Checks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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Former Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri has publicly questioned the Punjab State Information Report (SIR) procedure, arguing that the citizenship verification steps are inadequate and could affect ordinary citizens.
Former Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri, who served as ambassador to three countries, has raised concerns about the Punjab State Information Report (SIR) system, claiming that its citizenship verification process is flawed and may disadvantage ordinary citizens.
Suri pointed out that the SIR is intended to streamline the issuance of citizenship certificates, but the current checks lack transparency and adequate documentation, potentially leading to wrongful denials.
He questioned, "What will happen to the common citizen?" emphasizing that any misstep in verification could leave people stranded without proper legal status.
No official response from Punjab authorities has been released yet, leaving the debate open as citizens and officials await clarification.
Suri pointed out that the SIR is intended to streamline the issuance of citizenship certificates, but the current checks lack transparency and adequate documentation, potentially leading to wrongful denials.
He questioned, "What will happen to the common citizen?" emphasizing that any misstep in verification could leave people stranded without proper legal status.
No official response from Punjab authorities has been released yet, leaving the debate open as citizens and officials await clarification.