Kerala passes Nativity Card Bill; what is it?
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Why in news
The Kerala Assembly passed the Nativity Card Bill, 2026, which proposes to allow individuals to declare themselves as Keralites through the issuance of a nativity card.
Background
The Kerala Assembly passed the Nativity Card Bill, 2026, during its final session in February 2026. The bill was passed without discussion due to the absence of the Congress-led UDF Opposition.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillNativity Card Bill, 2026: A Kerala state legislative proposal to issue nativity cards for identity declaration.
- FactThe bill was passed during the final session of the Kerala Assembly in February 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of state-level identity documentation on the constitutional principle of freedom of movement and the right to reside anywhere in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional conflict: Potential friction between state-level identity markers and Article 19(1)(e) right to reside.
- Social stratification: Risk of creating exclusionary administrative barriers for internal migrants.
- Administrative burden: Challenges in verifying 'nativity' for diverse migrant populations.
Keywords: Internal migration · Identity politics · Constitutional rights · State autonomy · Administrative barriers
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