centre says passport not of citizenship calls it long -standing legal position

The clarification came after a Ministry of External Affairs official explained that a passport mainly serves as a travel document. The statement triggered political criticism and sparked debate on social media. Many questioned whether the government had changed the legal value of an Indian passport.
Government says the clarification reflects a long-standing legal position and not a new policy change.

The Centre said the clarification simply restates the existing legal framework. It urged citizens to avoid confusion over the issue. Meanwhile, the government maintained that there has been no change in policy. It also said public discussions should rely on the law rather than speculation.

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However, government sources rejected those claims. They said an Indian passport has never been treated as final proof of citizenship. Officials added that the legal position has remained the same for decades. Therefore, they urged people not to misunderstand the recent remarks.

saysThe Union government has clarified that an Indian passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship. Officials said this position is not new. They stressed that the recent clarification does not represent any policy change. Instead, it reflects the legal position that has existed for many years.

Officials also referred to the Passports Act, 1967. They explained that the law allows passports to be issued to certain non-citizens under specific circumstances. As a result, a passport alone cannot establish citizenship in every case. Other legal documents may also be required when authorities verify citizenship.

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