Seems that all Indians will be forced to carry biometric identity cards in the near future. This has been decided by the politicians, no doubt with able assistance from the kleptocrats, and Mr. Nilekani, of Infosys fame, has been allotted the task of bringing this to fruition. There has been no consultation with the public or any attempt at finding out if there are any legitimate concerns because there is no need. With the aam aadmi comprising some 80% of the electorate the government is sure to win any referendum. The reason is simple. The politicians are promising that this will enable them to identify people in need and distribute aid swiftly and efficiently. This strategy of promising free goodies to the naked poor works every time and demonstrates the brilliance of maintaining a huge army of uneducated beggars with hands outstretched from birth and calling them the aam aadmi. In reality this is going to be a giant waste of public funds with a potential for enormous abuse. Previously we had a ration card which was bought by millions of Bangladeshis and used as evidence of citizenship. Then we had a I card which was distributed patchily and with numerous mistakes. We have driving licenses with finger prints but since there is no crosschecking any convicted driver can get one from another state, with a little bribe of course, and continue driving. Will Mr. Nilekani want to be remembered as the man who unleashed the biggest stupidity against the Indian people?