Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms that Aadhaar card applications will be rejected if the applicant hasn’t registered for the National Register of Citizens (NRC). This move aims to strengthen verification processes amid concerns over illegal immigration from Bangladesh.

CM Sarma, however, said this new directive would not be applicable to the central government employees, who were working in other states and did not apply for the NRC.

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here

The Assam cabinet implemented a stricter Aadhaar card verification process, requiring applicants to submit their NRC application receipt number. This measure aims to prevent suspected foreign nationals from obtaining Aadhaar cards,

The Assam government has mandated that Aadhaar Card applications must be linked to the National Register of Citizens to combat infiltration from Bangladesh. The verification process will be overseen by the General Administration Department,

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the regulation won’t apply to people from other states residing in Assam in connection with their work

GUWAHATI: In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications t

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.