The com mittee recommended granting dual citizenship, but a final decision from the Union government is still awaited. All advanced countries have given dual citizenship and in fact there are some countries which give you citizenship based upon investment i.e. I think Gujarat has high density in other countries and they should also be given dual citizenship. Allowing dual citizenship, he sug gested, would help individuals retain a formal link and possibly return in the future. I always espouse the cause of dual citizenship.” Adv Albertina Almeida approached the debate from Goa’s unique historical background.

Source: The Herald February 18, 2026 03:13 UTC