Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Indian Man Refuses German Citizenship After Nine Years
There is a man named Mayukh Panja who has been living in Germany for over nine years.
He has a job there and even started his own company.
Even though he can get a German passport, he chose not to.
He said he doesn't feel like he belongs in Germany, even though he understands their language and culture.
He gets excited when India wins in sports, but not when Germany does.
He feels more connected to India and wants to keep his Indian passport.
Many people on social media liked his decision and said it was brave to share it publicly.
Mayukh Panja, an Indian entrepreneur, has lived in Germany for over nine years and is eligible for German citizenship but refuses to apply.
He feels a strong connection to his Indian identity and believes his Indian passport symbolizes his roots.
Panja understands German culture and language but doesn't feel a deep connection to it, especially outside of Berlin's international environment.
He believes becoming a German citizen would mean aligning with German values and ideals, which he doesn't feel comfortable with.
Social media users have praised his decision, noting that it is a personal choice that requires courage to share publicly.
- Who
- Mayukh Panja, an Indian entrepreneur and researcher living in Germany
- What
- Refused to give up his Indian citizenship and apply for German citizenship
- When
- After living in Germany for over nine years and being eligible for citizenship for the past year
- Where
- Germany
- Why
- Because he doesn't feel a deep connection to German culture and values, and his Indian passport symbolizes his roots and identity
- Name
- Mayukh Panja
- Current Country
- Germany
- Years in Germany
- 9+
- Eligibility for German Citizenship
- Eligible for 1 year
- Current Citizenship
- Indian
- Profession
- Entrepreneur and Researcher
- Company
- Populations (AI firm)
