Citizenship Bill aims to simplify citizenship in mother's name: Home Minister Lekhak
Summary
The Citizenship Bill aims to simplify granting citizenship in the mother's name, recognizing the mother as the primary guardian with full rights to pass citizenship to her child under specific conditions.
Key Points
- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak stated the Bill aims to recognize the mother as the primary guardian for citizenship declaration of her child.
- The Bill allows a mother to pass citizenship solely if the father cannot be presented or is not supportive.
- Legal inquiries and penalties are included if the mother's declaration is false under the Bill.
- The Bill simplifies procedures for obtaining citizenship in the mother's name and aligns with a Supreme Court directive.
