Chandigarh, The IndUS Canada Basis has welcomed the Govt of India’s newest notification on the Citizenship (Modification) Guidelines, 2026, notably the whole digitisation of the Abroad Citizen of India (OCI) framework. The transfer to shift OCI registration, renewal and cancellation processes totally on-line is being seen as a progressive step in direction of bettering effectivity, transparency and ease of entry for the worldwide Indian diaspora.
The Basis feels that the introduction of digital OCI (e-OCI) playing cards, streamlined utility procedures and enhanced digital record-keeping will considerably profit thousands and thousands of abroad Indians, particularly in nations equivalent to the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Nevertheless, whereas appreciating these reforms, Vikram Bajwa, President, Indus Canada Basis reiterated its long-standing demand for granting full twin citizenship rights to the estimated 13 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who’re residents of those nations. The Basis emphasised that twin citizenship has traditionally been a key expectation of the Indian diaspora and was earlier promised by former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee throughout worldwide engagements.
Highlighting the worldwide geopolitical context, the Basis acknowledged that enabling twin citizenship may additional strengthen India’s strategic and financial ties with Western nations. It added that deeper diaspora integration may play a constructive function in shaping overseas coverage outcomes and enhancing India’s world affect.
The Basis has urged Union House Minister Amit Shah to introduce a Invoice in Parliament to provoke a structured debate on twin citizenship. It prompt that such a coverage framework might think about a calibrated strategy, specializing in choose nations whereas excluding areas which will pose safety issues to India.
In line with the Bajwa, enabling twin citizenship may unlock vital alternatives in funding, training, and financial progress in Punjab, with related advantages extendable to states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, which have giant NRI populations.
