Shashi Tharoor Raises Concerns Over Passport Status And Citizenship; Calls For Legal Reform

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has raised concerns over this clarification, questioning its practical implications for ordinary citizens. He argues that the passport, issued after extensive verification processes including police checks and document scrutiny, has long been regarded as the most credible proof of identity and nationality. What defines proof of citizenship in India has now become the centre of a growing debate across the entire nation. The controversy began after the government clarified that an Indian passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship, a position rooted in provisions of the Passports Act, 1967, which allow passports to be issued to non-citizens under exceptional circumstances. Watch