Javed Akhtar calls MEA’s remark that ‘passport is not proof of citizenship’ ridiculous, triggers illegal immigration concerns |
Javed Akhtar calls MEA’s ‘passport not proof of citizenship’ remark ‘ridiculous’; raises illegal immigration concerns Javed Akhtar The foreign ministry has been heavily criticized for saying passports are travel documents and not proof of citizenship. The veteran writer and lyricist called the position absurd and raised tough questions about how authorities distinguish between genuine citizens…