Mamata Banerjee accused the Modi government of deactivating SC-ST and minority Aadhaar cards before Lok Sabha polls. UIDAI says Aadhaar subscribers receive database updates, but no numbers have been revoked.
On Monday (February 19), the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) clarified that Aadhaar number holders receive intimations to update the database, but no numbers have been cancelled in response to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claims that SC-ST and minority cards were “deactivated” before the Lok Sabha elections.
Aadhaar, the most frequently used digital ID, is utilized to access subsidies, privileges, and services, according to UIDAI’s website. The body is upgrading papers and Aadhaar data to maintain database correctness.
Aadhaar holders receive database update notifications. UIDAI said no Aadhaar number was revoked.
UIDAI said Aadhaar holders can register grievances and be resolved.
“Aadhaar holders can complain to UIDAI at https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/feedback.html. It promised to resolve complaints.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on February 19 that the BJP-led national government was deactivating SC, ST, and minority Aadhaar cards before Lok Sabha elections to prepare for NRC.
Mamata informed state secretariat media she’ll write Modi.
Why were so many Aadhaar cards deleted before Lok Sabha? The majority of Matua Aadhaar cards were revoked. She said ST and minority cards are canceled.
According to Mamata, the BJP-led Centre “deactivated” state residents’ Aadhaar cards to prevent them from collecting social funds through their bank accounts on February 18.
Mamata said during a Birbhum public distribution that her government will continue paying state-run welfare recipients without Aadhaar.
Beware the BJP-led Centre canceling Aadhaar cards. Aadhar cards were deleted in many Bengali areas. She said the BJP-led Centre is delinking Aadhaar cards to prevent banks from giving Lakshmi Bhandar or free ration before elections.
We’ll pay plan recipients without Aadhaar. No recipient will be affected, she added.
Conclusion
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of deactivating SC-ST and minority Aadhaar cards before the Lok Sabha polls. UIDAI says Aadhaar subscribers receive database updates, but no numbers have been revoked. The administration is updating papers and Aadhaar data to maintain database accuracy. UIDAI accepts Aadhaar complaints. Banerjee claims the BJP-led Centre “deactivated” Aadhaar cards to prevent bank account welfare benefits. Her government will pay scheme recipients without Aadhaar.
