It is strange that the issue of privacy comes up when the Aadhaar programme is quite well-entrenched in many systems (“Aadhaar: 9-judge Bench to consider whether privacy is a basic right”, July 19). I am a senior citizen and have been unable to get a new phone connection as my fingerprints are not recognised by the relevant device at many vendor points. When the matter was referred to the UIDAI, their prompt reply was to upload the finger/palm prints again. I am sure many face this problem as there are crowds at the few Aadhaar-issuing centres.
Glitches in the system should be addressed with alternatives instead of driving people to hardship. Senior citizens are especially inconvenienced.
A biometric such as a fingerprint is bound to change and there has to be a suitable and alternative mechanism without inconveniencing the law-abiding citizen. Meanwhile, one awaits the court’s verdict.
R. Aravamudhan,
Chennai
