Support claimed over dual citizenship for British Indian nationals

February 06, 2011 11:30 pm | Updated October 08, 2016 06:41 pm IST - LONDON:

British nationals of Indian origin, campaigning for dual citizenship, on Sunday claimed cross-party support in New Delhi for their demand.

Amit Kapadia, Chairman and Executive Director of campaign group, HSMP Forum, said MPs assured him that they would raise the issue in Parliament.

“We have found a lot of support from cross party politicians regarding the dual citizenship provision and they have shown great willingness to raise this matter in the Parliament and political circles. Many are confident

that this change is inevitable and long overdue. We implore the Indian government to give this matter due importance,” he said in a statement.

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