In 2009, I became extremely concerned with the concept of Unique Identity for various reasons. Connected with many like minded highly educated people who were all concerned.
On 18th May 2010, I started this Blog to capture anything and everything I came across on the topic. This blog with its million hits is a testament to my concerns about loss of privacy and fear of the ID being misused and possible Criminal activities it could lead to.
In 2017 the Supreme Court of India gave its verdict after one of the longest hearings on any issue. I did my bit and appealed to the Supreme Court Judges too through an On Line Petition.
In 2019 the Aadhaar Legislation has been revised and passed by the two houses of the Parliament of India making it Legal. I am no Legal Eagle so my Opinion carries no weight except with people opposed to the very concept.
In 2019, this Blog now just captures on a Daily Basis list of Articles Published on anything to do with Aadhaar as obtained from Daily Google Searches and nothing more. Cannot burn the midnight candle any longer.
"In Matters of Conscience, the Law of Majority has no place"- Mahatma Gandhi
Ram Krishnaswamy
Sydney, Australia.

Aadhaar

The UIDAI has taken two successive governments in India and the entire world for a ride. It identifies nothing. It is not unique. The entire UID data has never been verified and audited. The UID cannot be used for governance, financial databases or anything. It’s use is the biggest threat to national security since independence. – Anupam Saraph 2018

When I opposed Aadhaar in 2010 , I was called a BJP stooge. In 2016 I am still opposing Aadhaar for the same reasons and I am told I am a Congress die hard. No one wants to see why I oppose Aadhaar as it is too difficult. Plus Aadhaar is FREE so why not get one ? Ram Krishnaswamy

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.-Mahatma Gandhi

In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place.Mahatma Gandhi

“The invasion of privacy is of no consequence because privacy is not a fundamental right and has no meaning under Article 21. The right to privacy is not a guaranteed under the constitution, because privacy is not a fundamental right.” Article 21 of the Indian constitution refers to the right to life and liberty -Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi

“There is merit in the complaints. You are unwittingly allowing snooping, harassment and commercial exploitation. The information about an individual obtained by the UIDAI while issuing an Aadhaar card shall not be used for any other purpose, save as above, except as may be directed by a court for the purpose of criminal investigation.”-A three judge bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar said in an interim order.

Legal scholar Usha Ramanathan describes UID as an inverse of sunshine laws like the Right to Information. While the RTI makes the state transparent to the citizen, the UID does the inverse: it makes the citizen transparent to the state, she says.

Good idea gone bad
I have written earlier that UID/Aadhaar was a poorly designed, unreliable and expensive solution to the really good idea of providing national identification for over a billion Indians. My petition contends that UID in its current form violates the right to privacy of a citizen, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. This is because sensitive biometric and demographic information of citizens are with enrolment agencies, registrars and sub-registrars who have no legal liability for any misuse of this data. This petition has opened up the larger discussion on privacy rights for Indians. The current Article 21 interpretation by the Supreme Court was done decades ago, before the advent of internet and today’s technology and all the new privacy challenges that have arisen as a consequence.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MP Rajya Sabha

“What is Aadhaar? There is enormous confusion. That Aadhaar will identify people who are entitled for subsidy. No. Aadhaar doesn’t determine who is eligible and who isn’t,” Jairam Ramesh

But Aadhaar has been mythologised during the previous government by its creators into some technology super force that will transform governance in a miraculous manner. I even read an article recently that compared Aadhaar to some revolution and quoted a 1930s historian, Will Durant.Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajya Sabha MP

“I know you will say that it is not mandatory. But, it is compulsorily mandatorily voluntary,” Jairam Ramesh, Rajya Saba April 2017.

August 24, 2017: The nine-judge Constitution Bench rules that right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty”and is inherently protected under the various fundamental freedoms enshrined under Part III of the Indian Constitution

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the World; indeed it's the only thing that ever has"

“Arguing that you don’t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” -Edward Snowden

In the Supreme Court, Meenakshi Arora, one of the senior counsel in the case, compared it to living under a general, perpetual, nation-wide criminal warrant.

Had never thought of it that way, but living in the Aadhaar universe is like living in a prison. All of us are treated like criminals with barely any rights or recourse and gatekeepers have absolute power on you and your life.

Announcing the launch of the # BreakAadhaarChainscampaign, culminating with events in multiple cities on 12th Jan. This is the last opportunity to make your voice heard before the Supreme Court hearings start on 17th Jan 2018. In collaboration with @no2uidand@rozi_roti.

UIDAI's security seems to be founded on four time tested pillars of security idiocy

1) Denial

2) Issue fiats and point finger

3) Shoot messenger

4) Bury head in sand.

God Save India

Friday, May 17, 2019

14133 - Aadhaar Articles dated 14th may 2019


Gang forging Aadhaar cards, driving licences busted in Noida
The New Indian Express
Five forged academic mark sheets, six fake Aadhaar cards, five fake certificates along with electronic equipment were seized from the spot ...

These are Aadhaar services you can get on SMS: Know how to use
Zee Business
Now even the users who don't have access to internet, UIDAI's website or m-Aadhaar app, can avail various Aadhaar Services on SMS. As the UIDAI ...

'I was raped after Aadhaar-linked promise'
Times of India
Ahmedabad: A 47-year-old woman has accused a Gandhinagar man of raping her by promising to marry after giving her a copy of his Aadhaar card to ...

Mobile wallet transaction volumes witness 12% rise in March
Entrackr
In September last year, mobile wallets witnessed most of the decline after the SC ruling on Aadhaar. The apex court barred private entities to use ...

Unmasking Data Masking
Security Boulevard
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a feature called 'Masked Aadhaar'. It is quite similar to regular Aadhaar (which is a ...

You can vote only if your name figures in poll rolls: EC
The Hindu
... issued under NPR, MNREGA job card, health insurance smart card, pension document, official identity cards to MPs/MLAs/MLCs and Aadhaar card.

UP trader's kin seek thorough probe
The Hans India
M Arif, the brother of Abdul Manan, the UP trader who died under suspicious circumstances in Warangal allegedly under police custody, on Monday ...

Purse snatched in Mani Majra
The Tribune
The purse contained a mobile phone, a PAN card, an Aadhaar card, an ATM card and cash. A case has been registered at Mani Majra police station.

New norms issued for government offices
The New Indian Express
Aadhaar-based biometric punching system has been made mandatory in all government offices and educational institutions drawing salary through ...

The equality project
Daily Pioneer
The synergies between digital land records and Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts can be leveraged to implement the TBI scheme to identify and target ...

CBI begins inquiry into 250 crore scholarship scam of Himachal
Uttarakhand News Network
According to sources, the aadhaar number has not been used to give scholarship to 5729 students. In this way the private educational institutions put ...

APPSC AEE Mains Exam 2019 Begins; Know Details Here
Careers360
Candidates were required to carry APPSC AEE hall ticket and one photo identity proof - Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN card, Passport, Driving ...

5 Rohingyas arrested in Guwahati Railway Station
Business Standard
Fake Aadhaar cards, cigarettes, white coffee, made in the neighbouring country, were also recovered from their possession, they said. Preserved fruit ...


From riches to ragdolls: Afghani women refugees in Delhi trying to escape horrors of their past by ...
Bangalore Mirror
They would ask for an Aadhaar card when I showed them my UNHRC card. Jobs that were offered to me had 12-hour working days for a salary of as ...

Tatkal Train Ticket: Rules, Timings, Reservation Charges And Other Details Here
NDTV
However, while travelling a passenger needs to produce proof of identity that can be Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, passport etc.

Filing Income Tax Return? Here is list of important documents
Times Now
According to Section 139AA of the Income-tax department, it is mandatory to provide Aadhaar details. It is to be noted that from April 1, 2019, it is ...

Old street play viral as TMC candidate favouring Rohingya infiltration in Bengal
Alt News
... “waah Didi waah” statements of condemnation. The woman further tells the people that she will give him Rs 2 per kg rice, Aadhaar card and cycles, ...

Dehradun: Encroachers asked to give undertaking they'll not return
Times of India
The vendors were also asked to submit their photographs and Aadhaar card. The oath paper reads, “I pledge to never use the road or sidewalks ...

SSC JHT Paper II Admit Card 2018: Staff Selection Commission Releases Admit Card at ssc.nic.in
News18
Reach the allotted exam center with your admit card and any one of the identity proofs - Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport or Voter ID Card.

Unable to maintain your monthly balance? Change your savings account to a Basic Savings Bank ...
Zee Business
To open the account, the bank just requires the individual's Aadhaar card, PAN card and form no 60. Further, if you have a savings account with one ...

UGC NET Admit Card 2019 to be Released Tomorrow, May 15 @ntanet.nic.in; Stay Tuned for Live ...
Careers360
Candidates are required to carry any one of the prescribed photo identity proofs - Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, ...

Petrol, Diesel prices continue to slip for 6th straight day, check out the rate here
News Track English
New Delhi: The price of petrol and diesel witness fall in four metro cities in the country for the sixth successive day on Tuesday (May 14). The rate of ...

Good news for travel enthusiasts, ICICI Bank launches co-branded travel card with Goibibo
News Track English
Here is how to update Aadhaar address online without valid address proof. In order to apply for the 'Goibibo ICICI Bank Travel Card, first Login to ...
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