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Why should we save Lakshadweep?
The save Lakshadweep campaign is a protest against the administrative reforms announced by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel, which protesters describe as anti-people….
Save Lakshadweep campaign | |
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Methods | Demonstrations, Hunger strikes |
Parties to the civil conflict |
What is the issue at Lakshadweep?
Patel’s next act was a direct attack on the democratic set-up of the Union Territory, done with an aim to centralise power into his own hands. The Lakshadweep Panchayat Regulation 2021 proposes a blatant reduction of the scope of powers of local self- government organisations.
How can we save Lakshadweep?
Island on the boil: Everything you need to know about ‘Save Lakshadweep’ campaign
- Prohibition of slaughter without certificate from competent authority.
- Land regulations.
- Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 2021.
- Bar on election contest.
- Plan to allow sale of liquor.
- Winding up of dairy farms.
- Coastal regulation.
What is the language of Lakshadweep?
Malayalam
Most of the Lakshadweep islanders speak Malayalam. Mahi (or Mahl), which is akin to old Sinhalese, is spoken on Minicoy, however. Some people also speak Hindi. The population is concentrated mostly on the islands of Andrott, Kavaratti, Minicoy, and Amini.
What is the religion in Lakshadweep?
Islam is the major religion in Lakshadweep. More than 90 percent of the people of this union territory follow Islam.
Who is CM of Lakshadweep?
Praful Khoda Patel
The Administrator of Lakshadweep is the Head of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep….List of administrators of Lakshadweep.
Administrator of Lakshadweep | |
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Incumbent Praful Khoda Patel since 5 December 2020 | |
Appointer | President of India |
Term length | Five Years |
Inaugural holder | U. R. Panicker |
What happened to Lakshadweep in English?
On his death in 1799, most of the region passed on to the British and with their departure, the Union Territory was formed in 1956. Ten of the islands are inhabited….Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep Islands | |
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• Total | 32.62 km2 (12.59 sq mi) |
Area rank | 36th |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 64,473 |
What is the ‘save Lakshadweep campaign’?
The save Lakshadweep campaign is a protest against the administrative reforms announced by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel, which protesters describe as anti-people. The protests, under the ‘Save Lakshadweep campaign’, have intensified with more prominent personalities supporting the campaign.
Why is Lakshadweep seeking national attention for political reasons?
Lakshadweep, known for its crystal blue waters and lagoons, is seeking national attention for a political reason. The largely peace-loving residents of the archipelago off the southwestern coast of India are desperately campaigning against the sweeping administrative reforms being imposed in the island territory in the name of development.
What do proposed laws in Lakshadweep want to do?
Basically they want to silence us and bring all kinds of privatisation, which will totally harm the sanctity of the Islands,” Ali, a resident of Kavarati Island, said. Another law that was proposed in Lakshadweep is panchayat regulations to make those with more than two children ineligible to contest panchayat elections.
Who will be the next Administrator of Lakshadweep?
The issue began with the death of Dineshwar Sharma, the former Administrator of Lakshadweep in December 2020 and Praful Khoda Patel took charge as new administrator. Island: WikimediaCommons/LenishNamath.