What Actually Proves Indian Citizenship? Passport, Aadhaar, Voter ID Explained
The passport controversy has raised genuine questions about what documents establish Indian citizenship. This explainer breaks down the legal status of Aadhaar, PAN, ration cards, voter IDs, passports and birth certificates-and why citizenship is ultimately determined by the Citizenship Act, date of birth, parental lineage and the totality of evidence, not just one everyday photo ID.
