G. Kishan Reddy clarified that a passport is merely a travel document, not proof of Indian citizenship.
The Minister emphasized that citizenship is governed strictly by the Constitution and the Citizenship Act, 1955.
BJP leaders cited legal precedents, including a 2013 Bombay High Court ruling, to support their stance on citizenship.
BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao raised concerns over reduced water allocation for Telangana in the Tungabhadra project.