Passport is a document meant to ‘regulate the departure from India of citizens of India’: MEA spokesperson
An MEA spokesperson clarified that an Indian passport is a document used to regulate the departure of citizens rather than a proof of citizenship. This statement follows recent government discussions regarding the legal definition of travel documents.
Why it matters
It clarifies the legal distinction between travel documents and citizenship status under Indian law.
An Indian passport is a document that is meant to “regulate the departure from India of citizens of India,” said the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).
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