Born in Lucknow, but still from Pakistan

Jun 17, 2022 | 16:52 IST

A trip to the passport office provides disturbing evidence that the atmosphere of hate is not just a social media phenomenon but is a ground reality that is pushing India towards a scary future

It was unsettling, coming to know that even though I was born and brought up in Lucknow, I was not from Lucknow actually.

Police uncle says I’m from Pakistan.

/india

/idea-of-india/secular

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Born in Lucknow, but still from Pakistan

A trip to the passport office provides disturbing evidence that the atmosphere of hate is not just a social media phenomenon but is a ground reality that is pushing India towards a scary future

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Born in Lucknow, but still from Pakistan

A trip to the passport office provides disturbing evidence that the atmosphere of hate is not just a social media phenomenon but is a ground reality that is pushing India towards a scary future

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