Senior Lakshadweep Official Bats In Favour Of Contentious Reforms

Justifying the new contentious reforms in Lakshadweep, District Collector S Asker Ali on May 27 stated it was a step to develop the island on the lines of Maldives. He asserted that the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) is to curb incidents of drug abuse and crimes against children, and accused the criminals of engaging in propaganda against the administration. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the reforms "Draconian".