Lakshadweep reforms: Praful Patel’s recall demand & protests | Key updates

Congress demanded the immediate removal of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel, alleging he is not only destroying the peace and culture of the islands, but also "harassing" the people by imposing arbitrary restrictions. The Congress has also alleged that the Administrator is allowing liquor on the islands, which is prohibited till now, and has brought in the Prevention of Anti-Social Activity (PASA) Act with the objective of harassing locals, besides taking away powers of panchayats and is carrying out demolitions under new provisions brought in by him. Opposition parties on Tuesday stepped up their campaign seeking recall of Lakshadweep administrator Patel for allegedly carrying out 'anti-people' reforms in the islands, while the BJP defended him, as the Kerala High Court stayed an order of the administration. Leaders of opposition parties including senior CPI(M) leader and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and AICC general secretary K C Venugopal also came out against the administration's reform measures. Watch the full video for more details.