Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday shot off a lengthy letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, taking umbrage at the series of decisions by recently-appointed Administrator of .
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“Our existence has come to be questioned with these decisions and we feel that the government is working with the same majoritarian mindset here as it is working elsewhere in the country.”
She also questioned Patel’s decision to open up the islands to tourists during the Covid-19 pandemic that is raging across the country.
“(Lakshadweep) did not have a single coronavirus case in the past year but since Patel allowed tourists to visit … it has over 7,000 cases and scores of deaths,” Kalpeni was quoted as saying in the report.
It is imperative that the number of infections is reduced, she said, because Lakshadweep does not have critical healthcare facilities; patients who require ventilators or other advanced forms of treatment have to be flown to Kerala.
Mumbai
Amid rising protests, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to re-examine orders and decisions taken by the incumbent Authority of Lakshadweep Administration (Praful Patel) and pass necessary directions to withdraw the unreasonable and unwarranted orders. He said the appointment of a new Administrator, who works in close cooperation with the peopleâs representatives and takes a holistic approach to work with the native people, will be highly appreciated.
Pawar in a letter feared the unwarranted and irrational decisions taken by the Administration would lead to the destruction of traditional livelihood and unique culture of Lakshadweep.
Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday shot off a lengthy letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, taking umbrage at the series of decisions by recently-appointed Administrator of Lakshadweep Islands Praful K. Patel since he took over in December 2020.