Motor Vehicles Department clarifies license cancellation rumors are false

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False social media messages suggest driving licenses will be cancelled if mobile numbers are not updated by September 25.
The Motor Vehicles Department confirmed no such deadline exists for this update.
Mobile number linking helps drivers receive essential notifications like e-challans and license renewal updates.
Drivers can update their numbers online via the official Parivahan website without visiting department offices.

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