The claim that Aadhaar saturation percentages in Muslim-dominated districts of Bihar are unusually high is misleading

The claim that Aadhaar saturation percentages in Muslim-dominated districts of Bihar are unusually high is misleading

A post claiming that Aadhaar saturation percentages in Muslim-dominated districts of Bihar are unusually high compared to those in Hindu-majority districts is going viral on social media platforms (here, here, and here). The post reads: “While Bihar’s average Aadhaar saturation stands at 94%, the numbers from Muslim-dominated districts are shocking. Kishanganj (68% Muslim population) – 126% Aadhaar saturation, Katihar (44% Muslim population) – 1…

Aadhaar Oversaturation In Bihar’s Muslim-Dominated Districts? Here’s What We Found About The Viral Claim

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for later this year, a narrative has been picking up steam across social media platforms claiming that Muslim-majority districts in the poll-bound state showed an alarmingly high saturation percentage of Aadhaar — referring to the extent of Aadhaar coverage within a given area.  What Is 100% Aadhaar Saturation? When a region reaches 100% Aadhaar saturation, it means that every individual in that ar…