Passport Valid Document For Voter Roll Revision: Election Commission
Election Commission officials clarified that Indian passports remain one of the 12 valid supporting documents for voter registration during ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) processes. The Ministry of External Affairs previously stated that a passport is not proof of citizenship, but government sources confirmed no new policy has been implemented regarding this document by the Modi government. Despite this clarification, passports have consistently been listed as an acceptable identity document for voter registration.
25 JUN 2026
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The Election Commission clarified that Indian passports remain a valid supporting document for voter registration during the ongoing special intensive revision process.
26 JUN 2026
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Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, challenged the Ministry of External Affairs' statement that an Indian passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship.
27 JUN 2026
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A Ministry of External Affairs official's clarification regarding the purpose of an Indian passport has sparked controversy and debate about its role as proof of citizenship.
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