MAPUSA
The State BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, Sadanand Tanavade on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the Centre to allow passport revocation order as an alternative document to surrender certificate, for granting visa/exit permission on valid Portuguese passport/OCI card.
He said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) directive comes after sustained efforts and advocacy by the Goa government and key political figures.
During the winter session of the Rajya Sabha on December 8, 2023, Member of Parliament Sadanand Tanavade highlighted the issue of passport revocations faced by Goans.
Over 70 individuals had their passports revoked after renewing their Indian passports post-registration of their births in Portugal.
