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The federal government is moving forward with the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a proposal that seeks to restrict dual citizenship among civil servants. The development has sparked debate across political and bureaucratic circles as the government signals a major policy shift.
According to available information, the government has begun drafting a new clause under the 27th Constitutional Amendment that would prevent civil servants from holding dual citizenship. Officials said the change aims to subject government employees to the same rules that already apply to public office holders and members of Parliament.
Under Article 63(1)(c) of the Constitution, individuals with dual citizenship cannot sit in Parliament. The proposed amendment would extend this restriction to bureaucrats by requiring them to choose between their government jobs and foreign nationality.
Government representatives argue that consistency in legal standards is necessary. They maintain that if elected officials are barred from keeping dual citizenship, civil servants who handle major administrative responsibilities should not be exempt from the rule.
Reports indicate that the proposal has triggered intense discussion within various departments as many government employees may be directly affected if the amendment moves forward.
