India's biometric-based central identification system that started as a "voluntary" program for its billion-plus citizens in 2009 has now become inescapable.

Consider this: Indians need an Aadhaar card to get a mobile connection,Artist Bong (2013) Uncut to renew a driving licence, to file their taxes, to open a bank account, and very soon, to even vote.

The government is even considering making Aadhaar ('foundation' in Hindi) the only proof of identity in the future.

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While privacy concerns around Aadhaar remain unaddressed, Indians took time out to make light of its increasing importance in their lives, and flooded social media with #AadhaarMemes.

Here are the most hilarious ones.

Ouch!

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