SC's Aadhaar verdict is big victory for pro-poor Modi government: BJP
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Reacting to the Supreme Court's upholding of the constitutional validity of Aadhaar or 12-digit unique identity number, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has said the top court's verdict is a big victory for pro-poor Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government, media reports said.
While the Congress favoured middlemen, the BJP ensured that money reaches directly to people, said Patra.
Saying Aadhaar has benefited several marginalised people, the top court suggested a few changes in the government scheme.
Though the top court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, it has stated that linkage of the 12-digit unique identity number with mobile phones and bank accounts is not mandatory.
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.
The top court has also said Aadhaar can be passed as a money bill.
The Congress has also welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act, which allowed sharing of data by private companies.
Following the judgement, the Congress has put up a tweet saying, "We welcome the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act. Private entities are no longer allowed to use Aadhaar for verification purposes."
We welcome the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act. Private entities are no longer allowed to use Aadhaar for verification purposes. #AadhaarVerdict
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 26, 2018
Image: Sambit Patra Twitter
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