The Congress party has strongly condemned the Lakshadweep administration s new uniform directive, claiming that it is against the culture and lifestyle of islanders in the Muslim-dominated archipelago. The directive is silent on hijabs or scarves for girl students. The Congress has warned of intense protests, including mass class boycott by students against it. The opposition party has accused the BJP-led government at the Centre and the Lakshadweep administration of repeatedly attempting to implement anti-people policies.