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Ex-Diplomat Navdeep Suri Faces Citizenship Verification Hurdles in Punjab

Ex-Diplomat Navdeep Suri Faces Citizenship Verification Hurdles in Punjab

The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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Former Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri, who served as an envoy in three countries, reported significant difficulties in establishing his citizenship during the Punjab SIR verification process.

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Suri received an official notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI) requiring him to produce specific documentation, despite his extensive public service record.

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The incident has sparked a debate regarding the bureaucratic challenges faced by common citizens during the ongoing state-wide citizenship verification drive.