Assam Cabinet Restricts Aadhaar Issuance for Adults Above 18 to Curb Illegal Immigration
Assam's Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals above 18 years to prevent illegal immigrants, particularly from Bangladesh, from obtaining the document. Exceptions will be made for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and tea garden communities until March 31, 2027, after which the restriction will apply to them as well. Applications in special cases will require district commissioner approval and state government permission. The decision follows concerns over Aadhaar saturation exceeding 100% in some districts.