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Article 9 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizens
🔹 In Brief:
Article 9 states that:
Any person who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign country shall cease to be an Indian citizen.
✅ Key Points:
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If a person becomes a citizen of another country by their own choice, they automatically lose Indian citizenship.
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This applies even if they would otherwise qualify as a citizen under Articles 5 to 8.
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India does not allow dual citizenship under this article.
📌 Purpose:
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To ensure exclusive loyalty to India.
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Prevent dual allegiance by banning dual citizenship.
🧾 Example:
If someone of Indian origin living in the USA takes U.S. citizenship voluntarily, they are no longer an Indian citizen, even if they were born in India.
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