The Lakshadweep administrationon on Saturday denied permission to Congress leaders to visit the islands, which hasbeen witnessing protests seeking withdrawal of the draftlegislation-Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation, saying their visit “for political activities” will “disturb” the peaceful atmosphere.
It also said there was a possibility of these leaders “mingling” with large number of people of the islands which may “lead to further Covid spread in the islands”.