Draft Citizenship Bill recognizes descent by mother's name: Home Minister Lekhak
Summary
Nepal's draft Citizenship Bill includes provisions recognizing descent through the mother's name, guaranteeing citizenship for those with unknown fathers, and issuing juvenile identity cards to minors with Nepali parents.
Key Points
- The Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill recognizes descent through the mother's name for citizenship.
- The bill guarantees citizenship for individuals whose father's identity is unknown.
- Juvenile identity cards will be issued to minors under 16 years with at least one Nepali parent to facilitate foreign travel.
- Children of Nepali mothers, including those engaged in foreign employment, will no longer be deprived of citizenship as per the bill.
