EC says passport among valid documents for SIR identification amid citizenship row
The Election Commission of India clarified that passports remain a valid document for electoral roll identification during the ongoing special intensive revision. This follows government statements emphasizing that passports are primarily travel documents and not conclusive proof of citizenship.
Why it matters
The clarification addresses public confusion regarding citizenship documentation requirements in the context of electoral registration.
EC says passport among valid documents for SIR identification amid citizenship row | India News - The Times of India
The article presents the Election Commission's stance alongside the government's legal clarification without taking a partisan side.
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