Nahan, June 27 -- A day after the Ministry of External Affairs stated on the 14th Passport Seva Diwas that the passport issued to citizens of the country is not proof of citizenship but merely a travel document, it has drawn sharp reactions on social media.
Similarly, the Supreme Court had previously stated during a hearing related to the SIR that the Aadhaar card is a document of identity, not citizenship, raising questions about which document is proof of citizenship.
A passport is an international identity card issued by the central government, primarily used for travel outside India. Visas required for travel abroad are affixed on it, and it serves as the most important official proof of your identity, name, and address while in anoth...