Centre's clarification that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship raises questions over how Indians can establish their citizenship amid fears of voter deletions during the ongoing SIR exercise
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged a legal overhaul to treat Aadhaar and passports as conclusive proof of Indian citizenship unless withdrawn by the state. He also suggested a distinct Aadhaar format for non-citizens to resolve ongoing confusion over identity documentation
The Supreme Court is set to hear a PIL seeking to restrict Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification. The plea alleges its misuse as proof of citizenship, domicile and birth details, and calls for stricter electoral verification reforms
