The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document and cannot be considered conclusive proof of citizenship. This follows similar stances on Aadhaar and Voter IDs, which serve as identity and voting cards respectively rather than final citizenship documents. Indian citizenship is determined by birth records and parental legal status as per the Citizenship Act. The statement has sparked a debate on what remains the most definitive proof of being an Indian citizen. https://odishasambad.in/after-aadhaar-and-voter-id-now-not-even-a-passport-mea-statement-sparks-fresh-citizenship-debate/ #creator program