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Assam Cabinet Stops Aadhaar Issuance for Adults

Published Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Updated June 13

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The Assam Cabinet has decided to halt the issuance of Aadhaar cards to individuals over 18 years old, with a full ban taking effect from April 1, 2027. This policy aims to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining the document, though specific exceptions are in place for tea garden communities and Scheduled Tribes until the deadline.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Assam Cabinet has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals above 18 years old, with a complete ban effective from April 1, 2027.
  • The measure aims to prevent illegal immigrants from acquiring Aadhaar documents.
  • Exceptions will be made for tea garden communities and Scheduled Tribes until the April 2027 deadline.

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  • The Hindu

    Assam's Chief Minister announced that the state cabinet has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals above 18 years old, effective immediately with a complete ban from April 1, 2027. This measure aims to prevent illegal immigrants from acquiring the document, though exceptions will be made for tea garden communities and Scheduled Tribes until the 2027 deadline.

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