Weeks after a political debate over whether a passport constitutes proof of Indian citizenship, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document issued to regulate the departure of Indian citizens from the country.
A political controversy erupted after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and not proof of citizenship. The statement was issued during Passport Seva Divas celebrations as the government showcased its new biometric chip-enabled e-passports.
