BJP used Aadhaar card as a tool of oppression and surveillance: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appreciated the Supreme Court verdict on the validity of the Aadhaar Card but said it was used as a tool by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to oppress people.
Gandhi said the card was used by the Congress government as an instrument of empowerment.
" For Congress, Aadhaar was an instrument of empowerment. For the BJP, Aadhaar is a tool of oppression and surveillance.Thank you Supreme Court for supporting the Congress vision and protecting . #AadhaarVerdict," Gandhi tweeted.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar but stated that linkage of the 12-digit unique identity number with mobile phones and bank accounts is not mandatory, media reports said.
For Congress, Aadhaar was an instrument of empowerment.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 26, 2018
For the BJP, Aadhaar is a tool of oppression and surveillance.
Thank you Supreme Court for supporting the Congress vision and protecting 🇮🇳. #AadhaarVerdict
Saying Aadhaar has benefited several marginalised people, the top court suggested a few changes in the government scheme.
Reading out the majority judgement, Justice AK Sikri said Aadhaar must take minimum information of an individual.
Justice Sikri also said no private company can ask for Aadhaar number. Likewise, schools can't also ask for Aadhaar during admission of students.
However, Aadhaar has been kept mandatory for filing Income Tax returns and PAN card by the apex court.
In a significant move, the Supreme Court said illegal immigrants will not get the benefits of Aadhaar.
The personal data can only be shared by Joint Secretary or an official above the former in national interest.
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