Which word out of "for" and "to" should I use in the following sentence:
The board has issued roll number slips to/for private candidates.
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The board has issued roll number slips to private candidates.
means the slips are given (issued) to the candidates.
The board has issued roll number slips for private candidates.
Here for indicates the purpose of the slips (they have something to do with the candidates).