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Telangana Residents Find Aadhaar Still Shows Andhra Pradesh State
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 08:32 AM
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A number of Aadhaar holders in Telangana report that their records continue to list Andhra Pradesh as their state, highlighting data inconsistencies after the 2014 bifurcation.
Several residents of Telangana have raised concerns that their Aadhaar cards still display Andhra Pradesh as their state of residence, despite the formation of Telangana in 2014. The reports, cited by the Deccan Chronicle, point to a persistent mismatch in the UIDAI database that could affect the delivery of state‑specific services.
The discrepancy appears to stem from incomplete updates to the national identity database following the bifurcation of the former united Andhra Pradesh. While the new state was officially recognized over a decade ago, some records have not been fully aligned with the current administrative boundaries.
Authorities of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have been urged to review and correct the affected entries. Officials have indicated that the agency is aware of such anomalies and is working on systematic data verification, although a specific timeline for resolution has not been disclosed.
For Aadhaar holders, an incorrect state label can lead to complications in accessing government schemes, vehicle registrations, and other state‑level benefits that rely on accurate address information. Residents are advised to check their Aadhaar details online and submit correction requests where necessary.
The issue underscores the broader challenge of maintaining up‑to‑date demographic data in large‑scale digital identity systems, especially after major administrative changes.
The discrepancy appears to stem from incomplete updates to the national identity database following the bifurcation of the former united Andhra Pradesh. While the new state was officially recognized over a decade ago, some records have not been fully aligned with the current administrative boundaries.
Authorities of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have been urged to review and correct the affected entries. Officials have indicated that the agency is aware of such anomalies and is working on systematic data verification, although a specific timeline for resolution has not been disclosed.
For Aadhaar holders, an incorrect state label can lead to complications in accessing government schemes, vehicle registrations, and other state‑level benefits that rely on accurate address information. Residents are advised to check their Aadhaar details online and submit correction requests where necessary.
The issue underscores the broader challenge of maintaining up‑to‑date demographic data in large‑scale digital identity systems, especially after major administrative changes.