Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Assam Plans Aadhaar Card Control to Curb Illegal Immigration
The Assam government wants to make it harder for people who shouldn't be in India to get Aadhaar cards, which are like ID cards.
They plan to have district commissioners check everyone's applications.
The government is also sending people it says are foreigners back to Bangladesh.
To make sure things are done correctly, birth certificates will be checked more carefully.
This is to stop any misuse of the cards and to protect the state's interests.
Assam plans to authorize district commissioners to approve Aadhaar applications for adults.
The policy aims to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining Aadhaar cards.
The government is deporting individuals declared as foreigners to Bangladesh.
Birth certificate issuance will be tightened, including scrutiny of backdated certificates.
Concerns exist regarding Aadhaar cards exceeding projected populations in some districts.
- Who
- Assam government, district commissioners, alleged illegal immigrants.
- What
- Assam government is implementing policies to control Aadhaar card issuance and deporting individuals declared as foreigners.
- When
- Policy discussions and deportations are ongoing as of June 28th.
- Where
- Assam, India, and the border with Bangladesh.
- Why
- To prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining Aadhaar, and to protect the interests of the state and its citizens.
Assam Government
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Government Stance
Assam Government
Protect the state's interests and expel illegal immigrants.
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- Event
- Aadhaar Application Control
- Location
- Assam, India
- Government Action
- District Commissioners to approve Aadhaar applications
- Deportations
- Ongoing to Bangladesh
- Policy Focus
- Preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining Aadhaar
Sources
20 more Bangladeshis pushed back amid crackdown on illegal infiltration; Tougher Aadhaar rules to bolster efforts
In Gauhati HC, challenge to Assam’s ‘pushback’ into Bangladesh: ‘Nothing in law ratifies this action’
Assam government eyes strict Aadhaar norms to curb Bangladesh infiltration - Telegraph India
Assam mulls giving District Commissioners power to approve Aadhaar for applicants over 18
Maharashtra govt orders extensive scrutiny of docus to identify illegal Bangladeshi beneficiaries
