Maharashtra has witnessed a six-fold increase in applications for Indian citizenship from Pakistani nationals ever since relaxation and simplification of immigration rules in December 2017. The gainers include cross-border brides in Mumbai who have waited for citizenship for close to a decade.

Mahim’s Zahida Ansari (36), originally from Karachi, got her citizenship after 10 years of her marriage to cousin Mohammed Azam.

“The biggest advantage that comes with citizenship is the liberty to travel anywhere in India,” said Asma Gazdhar, also born in Karachi.

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