After the MEA clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document and not proof of citizenship, debate erupted over what establishes Indian citizenship. Here's a breakdown of citizenship laws, why Aadhaar and voter IDs fall short, and the documents used to support citizenship claims

Passport, Aadhaar, Voter ID: What actually proves citizenship in India? WION Decodes

Long-time Indian resident, Gauri Shanker Mallick, was shocked to discover he was not a citizen of India when he applied for his passport. Mallick was told that he has to apply for Indian citizenship before he can apply for a passport.

75-year-old Maharashtra resident shocked to learn he isn't an Indian citizen

India's Parliament was told on Thursday (February 9) that more than 1.6 million Indians have renounced their Indian citizenship since 2011, including 225,620 last year, which was the highest during the period, while the lowest of 85,256 was in 2020.

Govt data shows 225,000 people renounced Indian citizenship in 2022

India's Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai told Parliament that 7,306 applicants from Pakistan had applied for Indian citizenship till December this year.

Over 7,000 applicants from Pakistan applied for Indian citizenship, minister informs Parliament

Pakistani nationals form the bulk of over 900 foreigners from several countries who acquired Indian citizenship in last year, according to official statistics. The Ministry of Home Affairs has informed that 809 migrants from Pakistan were granted Indian citizenship last year.

More than 800 Pakistani nationals got Indian citizenship in 2019

Delhi's Tis Hazari court on Monday dismissed the bail petition of 15 accused, who were arrested after a protest in Daryaganj area against the newly-amended citizenship law turned violent last week and sent them to judicial custody for 14-days.

Delhi: Court dismisses bail plea of fifteen accused in Daryaganj violence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the opposition of misleading the country on recently enacted Citizenship Act. He also said that the law, which has triggered violent protests across the country, does not have any provision to strip people of their citizenship.

Come what may, government will ensure that refugees get Indian citizenship: Amit Shah on CAA

Indian Home Ministry has revoked the Indian citizenship of Telangana's lawmaker Ramesh Chennamaneni. Watch this video to find out more in details.

Home Ministry revoked the Indian citizenship of Telangana's MP Chennamaneni

Pune district administration on Thursday granted Indian citizenship to 45 Pakistani nationals, who had migrated to India long back and were staying in the city for the past many years.

45 Pakistani nationals granted Indian citizenship in Pune