Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- The people of Kashmir, particularly students and government employees, are grappling with a mounting crisis due to discrepancies in their Aadhaar records.

What began as a routine process of correcting errors in dates of birth, names, parentage, or residential address, has spiraled into a nightmare, leaving thousands frustrated, who are demanding immediate intervention from authorities.

The rejection of school certificates by Aadhaar authorities has exacerbated the issue, forcing individuals into a labyrinth of red tape to obtain birth certificates. For many, the ordeal has become a daily struggle, with no end in sight.

Ubaid Ali, a Class 8 student, is one of the countless victims of this crisis. His birth certificat...