Attempt to impose saffron agenda: Kerala assembly passes resolution to remove Lakshadweep administrator
The resolution tabled by CM Vijayan states that the Lakshadweep administration is "officially sabotaging the basic responsibility of protecting the lives of people". (Photo: PTI) The Kerala Assembly Monday unanimously passed a resolution moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the current political unrest brewing in Lakshadweep. The resolution has demanded the removal of new Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel. The resolution, which has been moved against a series of measures adopted by the Lakshadweep administrator, states that "In the name of promoting tourism, the culture and essence of Lakshadweep itself is being negated." It adds that the people of the Union territory are themselves raising concerns over attempts to "encroach upon their cultural and specific features". The resolution tabled by CM Vijayan states that the Lakshadweep administration is "officially sabotaging the basic responsibility of protecting the lives of people...