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The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document designed for international travel and identity verification abroad, and should not be considered conclusive proof of citizenship. The statement was made during Passport Seva Divas 2026 while highlighting passport service reforms and e-passport expansion.
