Why did Assam stop issuing new Aadhaar cards to adults? Here's why CM Himanta Biswa Sarma exempted SC, ST and tea garden workers
For those belonging to other categories, the government has given time till September 30 to apply for Aadhaar if they have not received it yet
For those belonging to other categories, the government has given time till September 30 to apply for Aadhaar if they have not received it yet
For those belonging to other categories, the government has given time till September 30 to apply for Aadhaar if they have not received it yet
For those belonging to other categories, the government has given time till September 30 to apply for Aadhaar if they have not received it yet
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the government will stop issuing new Aadhaar cards to adults for the upcoming year.
Why did Assam stop issuing new Aadhaar cards to adults?
CM Sarma said the state cabinet made the decision in order to stop illegal immigrants from Bangladesh from obtaining Aadhaar cards in Assam by disguising themselves as Indian citizens. He pointed out that the Assam government has been pushing back infiltrators along the border continuously and the fresh move will permanently stop these illegal foreigner from acquiring Aadhaar in Assam.
"We want to take protection that no one can obtain an Aadhaar card from Assam by entering into the state and claim to be an Indian citizen. We have completely closed that way," he added.
Who are exempted?
Chief Minister Sarma clarified that people belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and tea garden workers are exempted from this. For those belonging to other categories, the government has given time till September 30 to apply for Aadhaar if they have not received it yet.
In extremely rare cases, the District Commissioner will be authorised to issue Aadhaar card after the application window is closed. This will be done after verifying the Special Branch report adn the Foreigners Tribunal report.