Kerala resolution seeks removal of Lakshadweep administrator

The resolution, presented by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, said the Centre has the responsibility to ensure the unique characteristics of Lakshadweep and its people are preserved. Administrator Patel, who is posing challenges to that characteristics, should be removed and all his orders should be nullified, it said.

The resolution was moved in the Assembly according to rule 118 (subject matter of resolution) of the Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

Backing the resolution, Opposition Leader V D Satheesan said the “decisions show the arrogance of the administrator, who thinks he can do anything with scant regard for democratic and constitutional principles”.

However, BJP state president K Surendran said, “Both LDF and UDF are using the sacred space of the Assembly for furthering their narrow political interests. This would contribute to developing anti-national sentiments among people.”