CHENNAI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed concerns on Friday about the complexities surrounding the idea of granting dual citizenship to Indians living abroad. Speaking at an event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Chennai, Jaishankar highlighted the various "security and economic challenges" associated with implementing such a provision.

During the 'TAKEPRIDE 2023' - The 20th Young Indians National Summit, the minister addressed the issue of dual citizenship in response to a query from a participant. He emphasized that determining which countries Indians residing abroad should be eligible for dual citizenship posed significant challenges. Jaishankar mentioned that the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) serves as a step to fulfill this demand, but the debate on dual citizenship continues to persist.

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Jaishankar also commented on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent announcement concerning the reservation of 24 seats in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the potential for conducting elections in that region. He described this move as a "reaffirmation of the sovereignty of India," acknowledging the complexity of the election mechanism while emphasizing the strong message it conveyed.

Highlighting India's strengths, Jaishankar underscored the three key elements - talent, technology, and tradition - that are shaping the country. He praised India's collective talent, attributing the nation's growth rate of 7.67% to the society's combined abilities. Jaishankar also commended India's achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing examples such as the development of drugs and the country's talent in sports, spanning disciplines like javelin and badminton.

In acknowledging the modern era's technological advancements in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Jaishankar highlighted the importance of addressing challenges such as deep fakes and cyber threats, urging vigilance against external forces.

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