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When proof still fails citizenship test
Published 26 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis An MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst ongoing citizenship verification drives
Synopsis An MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst ongoing citizenship verification drives, the article highlights the anxiety of proving one's Indian identity. The author shares a personal experience of their passport being questioned years after issuance, raising questions about arbitrary citizenship challenges and the role of police verification.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 11:02 PM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 1:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis An MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern.
Amidst ongoing citizenship verification drives, the article highlights the anxiety of proving one's Indian identity.
The author shares a personal experience of their passport being questioned years after issuance, raising questions about arbitrary citizenship challenges and the role of police verification.