Is An Indian Passport Proof Of Citizenship? Harish Salve On Aadhaar, NRC And SIR Controversy

Can a valid Indian passport alone prove your citizenship? Former Solicitor General and Senior Advocate Harish Salve explains the legal distinction between a passport as a travel document and proof of citizenship. In this exclusive conversation, he discusses the Citizenship Act, the Passports Act, Aadhaar, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and why different authorities may require different documents. Salve also weighs in on whether India needs a National Register of Citizens or a single legal identity document that conclusively establishes citizenship. Watch the full interview for a clear breakdown of one of the country's most debated legal and constitutional questions.