The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially clarified that an Indian passport is strictly a travel document and cannot be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship. Senior ministry officials delivered this crucial statement in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during a press briefing held on the occasion of the 14th Passport Seva Divas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today officially inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the new building that will now house the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Located near India Gate, this modern office complex is part of the larger Central Vista redevelopment project.
