Beyond the passport: The legal ambiguity of Indian citizenship
13 Jul 2026, 06:05 GMT
By Alok Prasanna Kumar
Topic: Citizen Media
Source URL: https://globalvoices.org/2026/07/13/beyond-the-passport-the-legal-ambiguity-of-indian-citizenship/
A recent government statement sparked controversy by clarifying that passports are only travel documents. This article explores the legal complexities of proving citizenship in India and its implications for rights.