Remove Lakshdweep administrator Praful Patel, says Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the ‘unwarranted’ and ‘irrational’ selections taken by the Lakshdweep administrator would result in destruction of conventional technique of livelihood and its distinctive tradition because it has already resulted in big unrest and protest.

Mr. Pawar has additionally sought the ouster of lately appointed administrator Praful K Patel.

“I would be happy if orders and decisions taken by the incumbent Authority of Lakshadweep administration are re-examined and necessary directions are passed to the administration to withdraw the unreasonable and unwarranted orders,” stated Mr. Pawar, highlighting the factors raised by Lakshadweep’s NCP MP P.P. Mohammed Faizal.

“The appointment of a new administrator who works in close co-operation with people’s representatives and takes holistic approach to work with the native people will be highly appreciated.”

Requesting Mr. Modi to personally look into the issues raised by the Lok Sabha MP, the NCP chief’s letter highlighted current actions and drafts of proposed guidelines. The letter has listed 13 current actions starting from easing COVID-control SOP, implementation of the Prevention of Anti Social Activities Act, 2021 in a area with least variety of crimes, new liquor coverage at a spot which prohibits alcohol, proposed prohibition on beef consumption, plans of growth below Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation draft and many others.