What is the stance of the Indian government on Aadhaar's relationship to proof of citizenship and birth date
The Indian government has made it clear that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship or birth date.
The Indian government has explicitly stated that Aadhaar is not considered as proof of citizenship or birth date. Here are some key points regarding the stance:
- The Supreme Court of India has clearly stated that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of citizenship.
- In the Aadhaar Act, Section 3 states that the unique identification number issued under Aadhaar does not confer any rights of citizenship or nationality.
- Aadhaar is primarily used as an identification system to streamline the delivery of welfare benefits and services to residents of India.
- Birth certificates, passports, and other official documents are recognized as proof of citizenship or birth date.
- The government has also implemented other measures, such as the National Population Register (NPR), to collect data on citizens' demographic information.
- It is important for individuals to have the necessary documents accepted by the government to prove their citizenship or birth date, as Aadhaar alone is not sufficient.
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