Crime & Law · India
Passport as Citizenship Proof: MHA and MEA Differ on RTI Use
A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed differing stances between India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding whether a passport serves as proof of citizenship. The MEA appears to consider it sufficient for certain purposes, while the MHA's position suggests a distinction. This divergence impacts how Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) might be treated in relation to RTI applications.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 1 · Right 1 n = 2
- Centre (1): Nai Dunia
- Right (1): Zee News (Hindi)