In today’s Digital India, the Aadhaar card is an important document for every Indian citizen. This card has a 12-digit unique number and proves your identity and address. People must use it for many services, like banking, government benefits, subsidies, pensions, scholarships, and SIM cards. Because of this, any news about Aadhaar spreads quickly, but believing wrong claims can cause problems.
Recently, a viral post on social media confused many people. It said that UIDAI will remove the husband’s or father’s name from the Aadhaar card. Many users shared screenshots and videos supporting this claim. The news spread fast and raised many questions among people.
Truth About the Viral News
The viral news is completely false. UIDAI did not make any announcement about removing names. The official UIDAI website and social media do not have this information. When people called the UIDAI helpline, officials said they did not make any changes. The public should not believe such fake news.
What UIDAI Said
UIDAI said the “Care of” (C/O) column on the Aadhaar card is optional. People can add their mother’s, father’s, or husband’s name, but it is not required. People can also leave this column blank if they want.
UIDAI did not remove anyone’s name. It is up to the applicant. You can add the name or leave it blank.
After checking, it is clear that the viral news is wrong. UIDAI made no changes. Always check official sources before believing any news.
