[Reader-list] a question?

[Jeebesh]

dear All,

Scanning newspapers around the national identification card one remark  
struck me as a bit odd.

A state spokesman said that the card is not a guarantee for citizenship.

Could anyone in the list help me understand this remark.

warmly
jeebesh

PS: was surprised more by this remark, as the main reason for the card  
that is being given from PM downwards is that the card is for the poor  
or "people's card". (something like an earlier campaign around the  
maruti cars.)