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Passport Not Proof of Citizenship, MEA Clarifies Amid Row
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🗓 27 Jun 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that a passport serves solely as a travel document and not as conclusive evidence of Indian citizenship.
A clarification has emerged from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the status of Indian passports. Officials from the ministry have stated that a passport is recognized primarily as a travel document.
This assertion clarifies that the document, while essential for international travel, does not inherently serve as definitive proof of a holder's citizenship. The MEA's statement addresses a point of contention that has surfaced recently.
The ministry's stance emphasizes the specific function of a passport within the existing legal and administrative framework.
This assertion clarifies that the document, while essential for international travel, does not inherently serve as definitive proof of a holder's citizenship. The MEA's statement addresses a point of contention that has surfaced recently.
The ministry's stance emphasizes the specific function of a passport within the existing legal and administrative framework.