With the ‘Save Lakshadweep’ campaign intensifying post the sweeping laws proposed by the UT administrator Praful Khoda Patel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no measures will be carried out without taking the people in the islands into confidence.
Informing about Shah’s assurance, BJP MP Mohammed Faizal said he told the Home Minister about the widespread protests on the islands and opposition from several other quarters to the proposed legislation. He added he has been assured that ‘Centre will not take any step in the islands without the consent of the people’s representatives, panchayats or the residents.
Both Faizal and BJP Vice President A P Abdullakutty while speaking to the media said Home Minister has said that the proposed changes are just suggestions and that there will be discussions with people for their consent