Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader from Pune, Deepak Mankar, has urged the Central government to consider including citizens' blood group information on their Aadhaar cards. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Health, Mankar highlighted the potential life-saving benefits of such an inclusion, particularly during emergencies.

Explaining the reason behind the request, Mankar referred to past incidents such as a plane crash in Ahmedabad and the attack on Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. During these events, he said, large quantities of blood were urgently needed for the injured, prompting nationwide appeals for donations and the establishment of blood donation camps.

Speaking to ANI, Mankar said, "In such critical moments, it occurred to me that having one's blood group printed on the Aadhaar card could prove immensely helpful. Since Aadhaar is a mandatory document used across multiple services, attaching blood group information to it would ensure quick access during emergencies."