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The Congress party has strongly condemned the Lakshadweep administration's new uniform directive, claiming that it is against the culture and lifestyle of islanders in the Muslim-dominated archipelago. The directive is silent on hijabs or scarves for girl students. The Congress has warned of intense protests, including mass class boycott by students against it. The opposition party has accused the BJP-led government at the Centre and the Lakshadweep administration of repeatedly attempting to implement anti-people policies.

The Congress on Saturday strongly condemned the Lakshadweep administration's move to introduce a new pattern of uniform in schools in the union territory, and warned them of intense protests.

The leader also said the Congress would also intensify its protests against the Lakshadweep administration's move to permit liquor outlets in the archipelago.

The Lakshadweep administration's move to permit liquor outlets in the archipelago has come under attack from political parties, including the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party. A draft on the proposed Excise Regulation Bill was published by the Lakshadweep administration on August 3 seeking suggestions from the public.