AADHAAR card: What is the use of your AADHAAR card if it does not prove citizenship? Know the answer today..

AADHAAR Card Use: The Aadhar card is such a document whose discussion never seems to end. Sometimes the Aadhar card is said to be mandatory, and sometimes it is refused as a strong document. In such a situation, there is constant confusion among the people about the use of the Aadhar card. Some people are also asking that, when Aadhar has biometric information and it is linked to everything, then why is it not being considered a strong document? Let us answer these questions and tell you what your Aadhar card is used for.

Aadhar does not prove citizenship.

The latest debate regarding the Aadhar card has been started by the statement of the Supreme Court, which has once again said that Aadhar cannot be considered a decisive document. It cannot be a sure proof of citizenship. The Supreme Court said this during the hearing on Voter List Revision (SIR) in Bihar. Earlier, the Supreme Court has said the same thing in different cases.

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If you look at your Aadhaar card carefully, you will find the same thing written on it in clear words. It is written in bold letters that 'Aadhaar is a proof of identity, not of citizenship or date of birth. It should be used with verification.'

What is Aadhaar for?

Now the question is, when everything from PAN and bank account is linked to the Aadhaar card, then what is it for? It is a document that identifies a person. That is, two people cannot have the same Aadhaar. This can prevent fraud in cases where people do something wrong in the name of someone else.

If you have to get a new SIM card, then an Aadhaar card is useful. For this, you can give a digital copy of Aadhaar.

You can also use an Aadhaar card as address proof. It is valid in all government offices.

It is necessary to have your Aadhaar card for any kind of government scheme. Only the person whose name is registered in the scheme gets the benefit from it.
Aadhaar card is necessary for LPG subsidy, pension, or any kind of scholarship.
You may need an Aadhaar card for KYC of a bank account or anything else.

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