Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Supreme Court Of India
2002 Gujarat Riots
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Maharashtra Government
University Grants Commission
Alt News
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Lakshadweep row: Why Praful Khoda Patel's administration is facing backlash?
India

Lakshadweep row: Why Praful Khoda Patel's administration is facing backlash?

Lakshadweep row: Why Praful Khoda Patel's administration is facing backlash?
Written by Siddhant Pandey
Jun 09, 2021, 03:05 am 4 min read
Lakshadweep row: Why Praful Khoda Patel's administration is facing backlash?
Lakshadweep residents led a 12-hour hunger strike against Administrator Praful Khoda Patel on Monday.

Residents of Lakshadweep have launched massive protests against the administration's proposed regulations, which they describe as "undemocratic" and backward. The residents had led a 12-hour hunger strike Monday against the proposed rules which include a preventive detention law, a cow slaughter ban, a land acquisition law, etc. The protesters also demand the withdrawal of Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel. Here are more details.

Context
New rules aimed at making Lakshadweep 'Maldives-like' tourist spot

The issue circling the draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation (LDAR), 2021 made national headlines last month. Over the past few weeks, tensions have been simmering in Lakshadweep over controversial laws passed by Patel's administration. Patel—who took charge after Dineshwar Sharma's demise last December—argued that the regulations will help develop the union territory as a major tourist draw "like Maldives."

Anti-Goonda law
Controversial rules allow preventive detention up to 1 year

The draft Lakshadweep Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Regulation allows for the preventive detention of a person for up to one year A person can be detained for "anti-social activities" for six-12 months without legal representation. However, Lakshadweep—home to 65,000 people (96% Muslim and 94.8% Scheduled Tribe)—has one of the lowest crime rates in India. Residents say the law will be used to target dissidents.

Beef ban
Locals' eating habits not considered before introducing beef ban

The administration also seeks to ban the slaughter of cow, calf, bull, and buffalo without a certificate from a competent authority. The sale, transport, and storage of beef and beef products are banned. The administration has not elaborated as to why the regulation was introduced, however, the residents argue that the rule is aimed at targeting the locals' eating habits.

Child policy
People with 2+ kids restricted from becoming panchayat members

The administration also aims to restrict people with more than two children from becoming members of the gram panchayat under the Draft Panchayat Regulation 2021. Those with more than two children will not be disqualified so long as they do not have more children (after the rule comes into effect). The locals have questioned the intention of the regulation.

Liquor
Allowance of liquor on inhabited islands also opposed

The administration has decided to allow liquor on inhabited islands. Currently, liquor is only served at resorts on the uninhabited Bangaram island, while the rest of the islands have been observing near-prohibition. Liquor permits will only be given to resorts for tourists, Collector S Asker Ali clarified. According to residents, the allowance of liquor will lead to a boost in sales on the island.

Land acquisition
Protesters miffed over changes in land use patterns

The controversial rules mention the declaration of "planning areas" and the constitution of "planning and development authorities" for preparing a land-use map, apparently for large projects. Locals say the rule was foisted on them without consultation. They fear infrastructural projects may result in the destabilization of the ecology and the removal of small landholdings of ST residents.

Information
Administration's mishandling of COVID-19 also irked locals

Critics have also pointed to the UT administration's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Preventive guidelines were diluted in December as the administration eliminated the quarantine for incoming travelers, following which, infections spiked in the UT, which had not reported any cases for a year.

Protest
Locals staged hunger strike yesterday

On Monday, locals in Lakshadweep led a 12-hour hunger strike; some outside their homes, others lying on charpoys, while some protested underwater. "Though we have been assured repeatedly that local sentiments will be heard and addressed, the Administrator is going ahead with his partisan and retrograde decisions," said UCK Thangal, a convenor at the Save Lakshadweep Forum, which is leading the protests.

Protest
BJP leader joins protest; Kerala backs calls to recall Patel

National Congress Party, Lakshadweep, President Bunyamin said the protest is also against Collector Asker Ali who had blamed the outrage on a misleading campaign by people living outside the island. BJP Lakshadweep unit President Mohammad Kasim also joined the protests. The Kerala Assembly passed a unanimous resolution seeking to recall Patel, while 93 bureaucrats wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizing the Administrator.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Siddhant Pandey
Siddhant Pandey
Twitter
Siddhant Pandey covers national and health news at NewsBytes. He has over five years of experience working as a multimedia journalist covering hard news in New Delhi. He was previously employed with The Indian Express and News World India and has juggled roles as a correspondent, copy editor, and video producer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida.
Latest
Lakshadweep
Praful Patel
Related
Latest
Assamese actor Kishor Das succumbs to cancer, dies at 30
Assamese actor Kishor Das succumbs to cancer, dies at 30 Entertainment
Who is Rahul Narwekar, Maharashtra Assembly's new Speaker?
Who is Rahul Narwekar, Maharashtra Assembly's new Speaker? India
Decoding the run of Spain's Paula Badosa in 2022
Decoding the run of Spain's Paula Badosa in 2022 Sports
How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for July 3
How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for July 3 Technology
'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect': Day 2 box office collection
'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect': Day 2 box office collection Entertainment
Lakshadweep
5 best places in India to try scuba diving
5 best places in India to try scuba diving Lifestyle
5 beach wedding destinations in India
5 beach wedding destinations in India Lifestyle
Top 5 island wedding destinations in India
Top 5 island wedding destinations in India Lifestyle
5 popular island destinations in India
5 popular island destinations in India Lifestyle
5 places to enjoy water sports in India
5 places to enjoy water sports in India Lifestyle
More News
Praful Patel
15 BJP leaders resign over sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker
15 BJP leaders resign over sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker Politics
Calls to recall Lakshadweep administrator grow; 8 in BJP resign
Calls to recall Lakshadweep administrator grow; 8 in BJP resign Politics
Former Mohun Bagan and Indian footballer Manitombi Singh passes away
Former Mohun Bagan and Indian footballer Manitombi Singh passes away Sports
India among five nations to bid for 2027 Asian Cup
India among five nations to bid for 2027 Asian Cup Sports
Bhaichung Bhutia wants to become AIFF President one day
Bhaichung Bhutia wants to become AIFF President one day Sports
More News
Related
Rafale deal: BJP, Congress trade words after new bribery report
Rafale deal: BJP, Congress trade words after new bribery report Politics
J&K administration dismisses 4 employees, 2 cops over 'terror links'
J&K administration dismisses 4 employees, 2 cops over 'terror links' India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022