The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the Centre's push for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to phone numbers. The Supreme Court will hear the West Bengal government’s plea on Monday, 30 October, reported CNN News-18.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Union government of “autocratic” rule, and said her party will “have to play a role so that the BJP is removed from power” at the Centre.
They (Centre) are interfering with the people’s rights and privacy. Aadhaar number should not be linked with one’s mobile phone. I will not link my Aadhaar number with my mobile even if my connection is snapped.Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal
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