Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal meets Amit Shah
The Hindu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given an assurance that the new draft laws for Lakshadweep that are being opposed by the islanders will not be finalised without consulting local representatives, its
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given an assurance that the new draft laws for that are being opposed by the islanders will not be finalised without consulting local representatives, its MP Mohammed Faizal said on Monday. Talking to reporters after meeting Mr. Shah here, Mr. Faizal said he apprised the Home Minister of the strong opposition to the draft laws proposed by the new administrator Praful Patel. He said he also told Mr. Shah about the widespread protests on the islands. “He has assured us that whatever laws that are under the consideration, they will be sent to Lakshadweep where they will be consulted with the local representatives in the district panchayat. People’s consent will be taken into consideration before they are finalised,” Mr. Faizal said.More Related News