Shashi Tharoor backs Aadhaar-based fix to passport citizenship issue
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor proposes a policy shift to treat passports and Aadhaar as definitive proof of Indian citizenship. He argues current rules cause confusion after officials clarified passports are travel documents, not sole citizenship proof. The proposal includes issuing a distinct Aadhaar card for eligible non-citizen residents and a dual-document framework to resolve the citizenship debate and create a legally clear standard.
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- HT India·3h agoShashi Tharoor proposes Aadhaar-based fix after passport not proof of citizenship
Shashi Tharoor suggests that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issue a visually distinct Aadhaar card to non-citizen residents as a remedy concerning passport not proving citizenship. The article notes Tharoor’s stance on this administrative issue and the proposed Aadhaar-based solution.
Read on HT India - TOI Top Stories·5h ago·TOI NEWS DESKTharoor proposes dual-document policy to settle passport citizenship debate
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor calls for a legislative overhaul to make passports and Aadhaar conclusive proof of Indian citizenship. He notes public confusion after the MEA clarified that passports are travel documents, not definitive proof of citizenship, and describes this as an 'absurd legal paradox.' Tharoor proposes a dual-document policy as a resolution.
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📖 Definition
Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identity number issued by the UIDAI to residents of India for identification and various services.
⚖️ Law
Current Indian passport rules treat the passport as a travel document, not sole proof of citizenship, requiring other evidence of nationality for certain contexts.
📜 History
The debate over citizenship proofs and the role of Aadhaar in citizenship determinations has featured policy proposals and clarifications from officials reclassifying passport status.
💡 Context
Shashi Tharoor is a Congress MP advocating a policy shift and a dual-document framework to address citizenship verification.
🌍 Geography
India conducts citizenship and identity verification domestically across states, with Aadhaar and passport being central identity tools nationwide.
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