Is Amit Shah deliberately keeping Yeddyurappa away from PM’s rallies?
Bengaluru: The countdown has begun for the BJP star campaigner to reach battleground in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hits the campaign trail from Chamarajanagar, on Tuesday. Between May 1 and May 8, the Prime Minister is expected to address three rallies each on five days across the state.
But the Prime Minister's arrival in Karnataka has been marred by questions over Yeddyurappa's absence from much of the campaign trail. Party president Amit Shah has reportedly told BS Yeddyurappa to campaign independently and not attend PM's rallies. BJP's chief ministerial face will only attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inaugural rally in Chamarajanagar.
There are some whispers within the BJP that the leadership is miffed with Yeddyurappa for publicly sharing the dais with Janardhan Reddy, an accused in the illegal mining case.
The Yeddyurappa camp has been upset with the BJP denying the former chief minister's son Vijayendra a ticket to contest the election from Varuna assembly constituency. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yatheendra is contesting from the seat on a Congress ticket.
BJP claims that having separate schedules for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BS Yeddyurappa only means that they can cover more assembly segments ahead of polling on May 12.
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No more photocopies: Centre launches new Aadhaar app with Face ID feature
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar mobile application aimed at enhancing digital convenience and privacy. The app was unveiled by Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in the national capital.
The app allows users to verify and share Aadhaar details digitally, eliminating the need to carry physical copies or submit photocopies for identification. “New Aadhaar App, Face ID authentication via mobile app. No physical card, no photocopies,” said Vaishnaw in a video message on X.
Key features of the app include Face ID-based authentication and QR code scanning for Aadhaar verification, making the process as easy as a UPI payment. The minister highlighted that users can share only the required data with their consent, ensuring full control over their personal information.
Vaishnaw also stated that the app, currently in its beta testing phase, has been developed with strong privacy safeguards. It prevents misuse, forgery, or editing of Aadhaar details.
The digital tool aims to remove the need for Aadhaar photocopies at places like hotels, shops, and airports. Emphasising Aadhaar’s role in government initiatives, the minister also invited stakeholders to explore ways of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI), keeping privacy as the central focus.
