[aub3bhat]

Unlike SSN number which lack associated biometric data, Aadhaar numbers lack utility without biometrics. A bunch of people read about SSN numbers "leaking" assume disclosure of Aadhar number is equally severe. Which is NOT AT ALL the case.

>> for air travel, rail travel,

Security

>> getting a cellular connection

Security

>> appearing for high school/university board exams

Prevent cheating

[schoen]

I might be projecting my views onto other HN readers' here, but I don't know that you can garner that much support with this audience for the idea that people shouldn't be able to buy cell service anonymously.

[Sacho]

You would be reinforcing GP's point that Indians may have different priorities than say, the HN crowd or Mozilla.

[schoen]

Good point, thanks.