Nationality dispute: what does an Indian passport prove?

Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove?

Jul 1, 2026, 04:38 AM en source ↗

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A passport controversy has reignited debate in India over how citizenship is proven, with revisions to voter lists exposing systemic gaps. Critics warn the process risks wrongfully excluding eligible citizens.

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A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.