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Protests after new administrator initiates slew of ‘development’ proposals

The Lakshadweep debate beyond Praful Khoda Patel Prabhash K Dutta Known for its scenic beauty and tranquillity, Praful Khoda Patel is being blamed for the Covid-19 surge in Lakshadweep and is accused of creating social tension in the smallest Union Territory of India. Literally, Laskhadweep translates into an archipelago of 1 lakh islands, but it is actually a group of 36 islands of which 12 are atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks, and only 10 are inhabited islands. There are multiple focal points in the protests visible on the Internet, including social media platforms...

Social media is abuzz with posts hashtagged #SaveLakshadweep demanding the removal of Praful Khoda Patel, the administrator of the Union Territory. Here is why

The official, who was previously Modi's home minister in Gujarat, has previously also proposed a ban on beef consumption.

Widespread resentment in Lakshadweep over a slew of bad law proposals Updated: Updated: Draft notification for creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority unsustainable, socially, politically or ecologically. Share Article AAA The latest draft regulation for the creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority (LDA) is widely resented as the people suspect that this might have been issued at the behest of ‘real estate interests’.   | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Draft notification for creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority unsustainable, socially, politically or ecologi...