An Indian entrepreneur’s post about the Indian passport has sparked a discussion on X around visas, international travel and taxation. Jitendra Emmani shared his views on the difficulties he says he faces while travelling and questioned what benefits he receives despite the taxes he claims to pay.His comments have drawn responses from other users, with some discussing visa requirements and others sharing their views on international travel.
‘Our Passport is absolutely useless’
Emmani described his view of the Indian passport in strong terms.“Our Passport is absolutely useless,” Jitendra Emmani declared in an X post.He then referred to the time and paperwork he says are involved in travelling to several destinations.“Can’t go anywhere good without waiting for days for the Visa or submitting a thousand pages.”
Emmani brings up US visa
The entrepreneur also referred to US visas in his post.He said that having a valid US visa can be a shortcut for travel to some destinations. He questioned why Indian passport holders need a US visa stamp to make travel easier.“A valid US visa is the shortcut many use. Why do we need a US stamp to let an Indian Passport let in anywhere.”
He talks about his tax payments
Emmani also mentioned the amount he says he pays in taxes each year.He claimed that his direct and indirect tax payments come to between ₹75 lakh and ₹1 crore annually. He said he sees “zero advantages” from these payments, both locally and internationally.“I pay almost 75L – 1 Cr in taxes directly and indirectly a year and have zero advantages both locally and internationally,” Emmani wrote.He then connected the issue with Indians seeking passports from other countries.“No wonder so many Indians are chasing other passports.”
Entrepreneur calls for changes
Emmani ended his post by calling for changes in the country.“We need to start fixing our country’s situation and stop blaming the past for few more decades,” he concluded.
X users share different views
The post has received more than 1.8 lakh views on X, with users responding to different aspects of his argument.One commenter said a passport should reflect the strength and trust of the country behind it. The user also mentioned the contribution of Indians through taxes, businesses and the economy.Another commenter made a critical remark about Indians and their international experiences.A third user discussed visa requirements, saying the Schengen visa process remains stringent and that US visas have also become tougher to obtain.The responses to the post varied, with users discussing passport access, visa procedures and international travel from different perspectives.Disclaimer: This article is based on an individual’s post on social media. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the individual and do not reflect the views of the publication.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)
