Adnan Sami applies again for Indian citizenship

The 43-year-old singer, whose first request was rejected two years back, sends application to India’s home ministry


Aditi Phadnis March 02, 2015
The 43-year-old singer, whose first request was rejected two years back, sends application to India’s home ministry. PHOTO: FILE

NEW DEHLI:


Unfazed by his first unsuccessful attempt, renowned Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has applied for Indian citizenship for a second time.


The 43-year-old singer - whose first request was rejected some two years back - has sent his application to the foreigners’ division of India’s home ministry. “His application is under consideration,” said officials.

Last month, the home ministry had asked the law ministry as to whether Sami can be granted Indian citizenship. The law ministry refused to entertain the request, saying that the power of granting Indian citizenship lies with the home ministry under the Citizenship Act, but offered to help the home ministry with interpreting any provision of the law to enable it to decide Sami’s case.

Under the Indian Citizenship Act, a foreigner is entitled to receive citizenship provided he or she has rendered distinguished service to the cause of science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 2nd, 2015.

COMMENTS (36)

Jai | 9 years ago | Reply @TooTrue: Full Disclosure : I am a former Indian Citizen, but a naturalized American Citizen and very proud of my status. However, today Indian Citizenship is very prized (if you are in the upper middle class) because of several reasons 1) India is THE fastest growing major (large) economy in the world. 2) Indian Personal Income tax are among the lowest in the world (compared to US and especially UK) 3)Healthcare is top-notch and much better than in UK 4) Improving quality of life - people are living longer. 5)Retirement is much easier in India than in UK or US But it comes with some disadvantages 1) India doesn't support dual-citizenship -so he will land up needing to get visa for travel to many places 2) Traffic and congestion will drive you mad. Adnan Sami's motivations are not known to me.. but he does deserve to be given an indian citizenship - considering the contributions.
indian | 9 years ago | Reply @TooTrue: see.. who's talking!
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