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The draft, which proposes to change the existing land ownership on the islands and provides for the development of towns, is part of six legislations proposed by Lakshadweep administrator Praful K Patel. The home ministry, which deals with the legislative and constitutional matters relating to Union Territories.
The Kerala Assembly on Monday passed a resolution demanding the removal of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel and cancelling his proposed regulations. The resolution, which chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, introduced was passed unanimously by the 140-member Assembly. This is the first resolution passed by the Assembly after the LDF returned to power in Kerala. The resolution said attempts are being made to impose a saffron agenda and corporate interests in Lakshadweep. Further, the resolution said the proposed laws could wreck their means of livelihood and the island community s culture. The sheds where the fishermen s boats and nets are kept have been destroyed. Steps are also being taken to eliminate beef which is a staple food of the people. The Sangh Parivar agenda of banning cow slaughter is being implemented through the back door, the resolution said.