Mamata Banerjee announces alternate Aadhaar card upon deactivation

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dismay over the “deactivation” of Aadhaar cards in the state, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Addressing the issue in a press conference on Monday, CM Banerjee announced plans to provide alternative identification cards to affected individuals and wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting her concerns.

During a press conference, Banerjee assured the public that her government would set up an Aadhaar Grievances Portal to address complaints regarding deactivated cards. She emphasised the importance of ensuring that citizens do not lose access to essential benefits and social welfare schemes due to Aadhaar card deactivation.