A group of 93 former civil servants wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday, expressing deep concern over what they called were disturbing developments in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in the name of development . They have urged the prime minister to ensure an appropriate development model, in consultation with the islanders with emphasis on access to safe and secure healthcare, education and just governance among others. Asserting that Lakshadweep occupies a unique place in India s geographic and cultural diversity, the group highlighted drafts of three regulations introduced by P K Patel after assuming additional charge of Administrator of Lakshadweep in December 2020.
Asserting that Lakshadweep occupies a unique place in India s geographic and cultural diversity, the group highlighted drafts of three regulations introduced by P K Patel.
The fragile and unique ecosystem of the archipelago will collapse if steps are not taken to reverse the new draft law, says Lakshadweep’s sole MP, P.P. Mohammed Faizal