MUMBAI: Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has applied for Indian citizenship for a second time even though his earlier plea was rejected by the Indian government, Indian NDTV reported.
The 43-year-old singer, whose earlier request was rejected some two years back, has sent his application to the Foreigners’ Division of the Indian Home Ministry. “His application is under consideration,” official sources said.
Last month, Home Ministry had asked Law Ministry as to whether Mr Sami can be granted Indian citizenship. But Law Ministry refused to entertain the request, saying that the power of granting Indian citizenship lies with the Home Ministry under the Citizenship Act.
Mr Sami, who has a Pakistani passport, had arrived in India in 2001 and, between 2001 and 2013, visited the UK and several other countries. He has a business and professional visa.
His earlier application for citizenship was submitted to the special branch of Mumbai Police.
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