India's Citizenship Puzzle: No Easy Answers or Proof

In India, proving you're a citizen isn't straightforward.

People are being asked to show documents to prove they are citizens, especially Bengali-speaking workers in Gurgaon.

However, there's no single document that works.

Things like Aadhaar cards and passports don't always prove citizenship.

The government has tried creating a national register to identify citizens, but it has faced issues.

Different processes, like updating voter lists in certain areas, have different rules about which documents are accepted.

This has led to confusion, as the requirements for proof of citizenship can vary greatly.