Kerala assembly likely to pass joint resolution supporting Lakshadweep people

TheKerala assemblyis likely to pass ajoint resolutionexpressing solidarity with the people of Lakshadweep where the recent actions of the islands’ administrator have drawn flak.

MB Rajesh, the newly elected speaker of the state assembly, Chief MinisterPinarayi Vijayanhimself has proposed the resolution in the wake of recent developments in the archipelago.

The first session of the 15th state assembly began with the swearing-in of newly elected MLAs on May 24.