Congress chief Rahul Gandhi
Congress has demanded the elimination of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel alleging he’s destroying the islands and imposing arbitrary restrictions.
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- Last Updated:May 26, 2021, 17:12 IST
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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday threw his weight behind the individuals of Lakshadweep as he accused the “ignorant bigots in energy” of destroying the islands. His statement came a day after the Congress demanded the immediate removal of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel, alleging he is not only destroying the peace and culture of the islands, but also “harassing” the individuals by imposing arbitrary restrictions.
“Lakshadweep is India’s jewel in the ocean. The ignorant bigots in energy are destroying it. I stand with the individuals of Lakshadweep,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Wednesday. The Congress has also alleged that the Administrator is allowing liquor on the islands, which is prohibited till now, and has brought in the Prevention of Anti-Social Activity (PASA) Act with the objective of harassing locals, besides taking away powers of panchayats and is carrying out demolitions under new provisions brought in by him.
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