New Delhi: The government on Thursday was asked whether the MEA or any agency under its administrative control has "sought, received or used data" collected during the SIR for processing passport applications or renewal. In its response, the ministry said "no".
The Ministry of External Affairs, in the Rajya Sabha, was also asked by CPI(M) MP John Brittas whether earlier Indian passports expressly carried the endorsement 'Citizen of India', thereby recording the holder's citizenship; and, if so, when and why was such endorsement 'discontinued' from Indian passports.
