Born in India, but not Indian: 'Stateless' man fights for citizenship
Published: 9/24/2025

Born in India to Sri Lankan parents, Bahison Ravindran fights for Indian citizenship after authorities declared his passport invalid due to his parents' nationality. An amendment in 1987 requires at least one Indian parent for citizenship by birth. Mr. Ravindran, now considered "stateless," highlights the challenges faced by thousands of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India whose citizenship status remains uncertain.



