[falsestprophet]

For context, India requires 12 years of lawful residence before naturalization.

Is it an injustice that I have to wait so long to be a citizen of India?

[rtpg]

There's a difference between citizenship and permanent residency.

Becoming a permanent resident is mainly about not having to worry about immigration status anymore, but doesn't necessarily give you the same civil rights (namely with voting or running for office).

[falsestprophet]

As far as I can tell permanent residency in India is only available to persons of Indian origin or former citizens of India.