Saralnama
On August 21, 2025, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals above 18 years of age, with exceptions for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and tea garden workers. This decision, made during an Assam cabinet meeting, aims to prevent illegal foreigners from obtaining Aadhaar cards by entering Assam and claiming Indian citizenship. A final one-month window in September will allow those above 18 who have not yet registered to apply. After this period, only District Commissioners may issue Aadhaar cards in rare cases, subject to verification through State Bureau and Foreigners Tribunal reports. The policy is set for one year, reflecting Assam's ongoing efforts to secure its borders and identity documentation processes. (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 19:59 IST; source: link)