Indian Government Clarifies Passport-Citizenship Remarks

The Indian government clarified that passports have not been considered proof of citizenship, citing the 1967 Act and a Bombay High Court ruling, stating this is not a recent decision.

25 Jun, 08:00 — 25 Jun, 08:00

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‘Not decided yesterday’: Govt clarifies MEA's passport-citizenship remarks, cites 1967 Act, Bombay HC ruling

“It was not decided yesterday that the Passport is not a proof of citizenship. It was not even decided in the last 12 years," a government official said.

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‘Not decided yesterday’: Govt clarifies MEA's passport-citizenship remarks, cites 1967 Act, Bombay HC ruling

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