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The Economic Times
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Assam Cabinet decides to stop Aadhaar issuance to those aged above 18: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the Cabinet has decided that Aadhaar cards would not be issued to those above the age of 18 to ensure illegal immigrants don't acquire the document.

In exceptional cases, the district commissioner will have to send a proposal to the state government seeking permission for issuing the card, he said at a press conference here after chairing a cabinet meeting.

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