The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Passport is a document meant to ‘regulate the departure from India of citizens of India’: MEA spokesperson
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Kallol Bhattacherjee
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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.
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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