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Govt Slams Rumours of Aadhaar Redesign and Says No Plan To Change Card Design
India
Published on 3 May 2026
PIB calls claims about a QR only Aadhaar false
The Press Information Bureau has dismissed reports and viral social media claims that Aadhaar will be redesigned by year end, with the card allegedly reduced to just a photograph and a QR code. In an official statement on X, PIB said the rumours are incorrect and urged people to ignore them to prevent unnecessary confusion.
- PIB rejects claims that Aadhaar will be redesigned soon
- Rumours said the card would be limited to photo and QR code
- Government urged public to ignore misinformation
- PIB clarified the reports are incorrect
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