Port Blair, Aug 28: A large number of complaints are being reported nationwide pertaining to illegal digital lending apps, which provide short term loans/ micro credits at exorbitant interest rates along with processing/ hidden charges. These apps, which may not be Regulated Entities (RE) by RBI, target members of vulnerable and low income groups, and the borrowers are asked to provide mandatory access to confidential personal data like contacts, location, photos/ videos, in order to avail the loans. This personal data is then misused for blackmail and harassment.

On the auspicious occasion of 'Onam', I extend warm greetings to all residents of A & N Islands.

The harvest festival 'Onam' is a symbol of prosperity and agricultural wealth - and is celebrated across India and in these Islands with zeal and spirit of enthusiasm, religious harmony and brotherhood.

On the occasion of National Sports Day, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Islanders. This day is a tribute to the spirit of sportsmanship, determination, and unity that resonates across our nation and beyond. National Sports Day celebrates the importance of sports in our daily lives and is observed on the birth anniversary of sporting legend Major Dhyan Chand who is also known as 'Wizard of Hockey'.

I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of these islands, especially to my sisters and brothers of Kerala, on the auspicious occasion of Onam.

On this occasion, I sincerely wish that every home is blessed with prosperity and plenty.

May the melody and sparkle of Onam fill our minds with the joy of festivity. Let Onam also be a celebration of our love and oneness which enabled us to overcome adversities with fortitude.

On the occasion of ONAM Festival, I extend my best wishes to all Malayalees living in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Let us pledge to strengthen the values of equality, peace and fraternity to build an exploitation-free social order.  

D Ayyappan

Secretary

CPI (M) A & N State Organizing Committee