Aadhaar: Hijab-wearing photos should not be used. Photos that do not show the ears and forehead will be rejected. Authorities have instructed Akshaya Vuzha not to take photos of those applying for Aadhaar services wearing headscarves.
The instructions are to make sure that the ears are visible and not to have a photo of the person wearing the hijab. The instructions are for Akshaya entrepreneurs via WhatsApp. The instructions are from the state authorities of the Aadhaar Authority (UIDAI).
Akshaya entrepreneurs who violate the directive will be punished with suspension and fine. The directive issued by the state authorities of the Aadhaar Authority (UIDAI) was conveyed to the entrepreneurs by the Akshaya Project authorities via WhatsApp.
