New Delhi, July 10 -- Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking immediate intervention against the Karnataka Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), 2026 notification, citing concerns over its constitutional validity and possible national security implications.

In her letter dated July 8, Karandlaje said the notification issued by the Karnataka government introducing the Permanent Residence Certificate raises "serious constitutional, legal and national security concerns" that require urgent examination by the Union government.

She stated that the Constitution of India provides for one citizenship for all citizens and alleged that the introduction of a Permanent Residence Certificate se...