On November 14, the incident happened at the yarn dyeing unit in Baleshwar village when Rajubhai Bodhaniya, one of the labourers, was cleaning a wastewater tank.
Praful Khoda Patel: The Man Who Is Rocking Lakshadweep
The former Gujarat politician and Modi-aide is back in the vortex of another political storm.
Outlook Web Bureau 27 May 2021, Last Updated at 10:26 pm Courtesy: https://lakshadweep.gov.in/ Outlook Web Bureau 2021-05-27T22:19:09+05:30 Praful Khoda Patel: The Man Who Is Rocking Lakshadweep outlookindia.com 2021-05-27T22:26:50+05:30
Within six months of taking charge as administrator of Lakshadweep, Praful Khoda Patel, a former Gujarat BJP leader and confidante of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has more than a few rare distinctions to his credit. Patel’s actions as the administrator of the archipelago have united political leaders of the Congress, the BJP, the NCP and other parties in vociferous protests against him. A slew of controversial decisions taken by Patel have also ensured that India’s smallest union territory, which hitherto enjoyed pride of place on travel glo
The Lakshadweep debate beyond Praful Khoda Patel Prabhash K Dutta
Known for its scenic beauty and tranquillity,
Praful Khoda Patel is being blamed for the Covid-19 surge in Lakshadweep and is accused of creating social tension in the smallest Union Territory of India. Literally, Laskhadweep translates into an archipelago of 1 lakh islands, but it is actually a group of 36 islands of which 12 are atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks, and only 10 are inhabited islands.
There are multiple focal points in the protests visible on the Internet, including social media platforms. Among those
raising their voice against Praful Khoda Patel are local residents, politicians including Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, footballer CK Vineeth, and actor Prithviraj Sukumar.
Social media is abuzz with posts hashtagged #SaveLakshadweep demanding the removal of Praful Khoda Patel, the administrator of the Union Territory. Here is why