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Hyderabad Entrepreneur Slams Indian Passport: 'Useless' Despite ₹1 Cr Tax, Zero Advantages
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News18•23-09-2026, 13:05
Hyderabad Entrepreneur Slams Indian Passport: 'Useless' Despite ₹1 Cr Tax, Zero Advantages
- •Hyderabad entrepreneur Jitendra Emmani sparked debate on X, calling the Indian passport "absolutely useless" due to extensive visa documentation and waiting periods for international travel.
- •Emmani highlighted that a valid US visa often acts as a shortcut for Indian passport holders to access certain destinations, questioning why such an additional credential is necessary.
- •He argued that the difficulties in international travel contribute to many Indians seeking citizenship or passports from other countries.
- •Emmani claimed to pay ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore annually in taxes but sees "zero advantages" both locally and internationally, calling for improvements in the country's situation.
- •His comments generated varied responses on X, with users debating passport strength, visa procedures, and the broader issue of international mobility, while some questioned his decision to remain in India.
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Hyderabad-based founder Jitendra Emmani criticized the Indian passport on X as "absolutely useless," arguing that Indians face lengthy documentation, waiting periods, and hurdles for international travel without a valid US visa.
Jitendra Emmani stated that he pays between ₹75 lakh and ₹1 crore annually in direct and indirect taxes while receiving zero advantages locally or internationally.
Jitendra Emmani holds a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University in the United States.
