Aadhaar Card Update: Is Husband’s or Father’s Name Really Being Removed from Aadhaar Card? Viral News Spreads Confusion, UIDAI Reveals the Real Truth

Aadhaar Card Update: In this era of Digital India, the Aadhaar card has become the most essential document for every Indian citizen. This card, with its 12-digit unique identification number, provides proof of identity and address. Its use has become mandatory for hundreds of services, including banking, government benefits, subsidies, pensions, scholarships, and SIM cards. Consequently, every news related to Aadhaar becomes a topic of discussion, but believing such claims without verifying the information can be detrimental.

Recently, a viral news story on social media caused widespread confusion among people. According to the claim, the husband’s or father’s name will no longer appear on Aadhaar cards. Many users shared screenshots and videos claiming that UIDAI has now removed the husband’s or father’s name column. This news spread rapidly, giving rise to many questions and concerns among the general public.

What is the truth behind the viral claim?

When this viral claim was investigated, it was revealed that the news was completely fake. The investigation revealed that UIDAI has not made any announcement regarding this matter. No such information has been provided on UIDAI’s official website or its social media accounts. When contacted on the helpline, an official clarified that no such change has been implemented and that there is no truth to this claim. People have been advised not to pay heed to such baseless rumours.

What did UIDAI say?

A UIDAI official was quoted as saying that the “Care of” (C/O) column in the Aadhaar card is optional. This means that individuals can add their mother’s, father’s, or spouse’s name to their documents, but it is not mandatory. Individuals can leave the “C/O” option blank if they wish.

This does not mean that the husband’s or father’s name has been removed entirely, but rather that it has become completely dependent on the applicant’s choice. In other words, if you wish, you can add your father’s or husband’s name as before, and if you don’t, you can leave that space blank.

Therefore, the findings of this entire matter reveal that the viral news regarding the husband’s or father’s name being included in Aadhaar cards is completely false. UIDAI has not made any such announcement or change. Thus, it is always advisable to verify any information from official sources before believing it.