Question

Why did the british not offer citizenship to indian after independence

Answer 1

The British Indian passport was a passport, proof of national status and travel document issued to British subjects of the British Indian Empire, British subjects from other parts.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Constitution of India does not allowholding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously. Based on the recommendation of the High Level committee on Indian Diaspora, the Government of Indiadecided to grant Overseas Citizenship of India(OCI) commonly known as 'dual citizenship'.