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Shashi Tharoor proposes passport and citizen-specific Aadhaar as conclusive proof of Indian citizenship
NDTV··27 Jun
NDTV opinion piece on June 27 said MEA remark that passport is primarily a travel document sparked outrage. Tharoor cited Passports Act Section 20 and 2013 Bombay High Court precedent that passport does not prove citizenship in legal disputes.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Passport alone may not settle citizenship disputes legally.
- Aadhaar is not proof of nationality.
- Lawmakers may debate new citizenship documentation rules.
What's Happening
- MEA said passport is mainly a travel document.
- Tharoor proposed a legislative fix.
- Public debate erupted on Passport Seva Divas.
Policy Context
- Passports Act dates to 1967.
- Supreme Court limited Aadhaar's legal scope.
- Opposition warned of voting rights risks.
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