Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:27am on 31 Jul 2026,Friday India
The Central Government informed Parliament during the Monsoon Session that only Indian citizens are eligible to receive an Indian passport. However, it clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document issued after due verification under the Passports Act and is not declared as conclusive proof of citizenship. The statement came in response to ongoing debates over which government-issued documents legally establish Indian citizenship. The issue has drawn political attention, with opposition parties demanding greater clarity on officially accepted citizenship documents and the legal framework governing proof of citizenship in India. (PC: India Today)
