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Lakshadweep
Beach on Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep.
The administrator of Lakshadweep is appointed by the president of India.1
Under the Constitution of India, union territories are administered directly by the president, who acts through an appointed administrator. While some union territories are overseen by a lieutenant governor, the territory of Lakshadweep is specifically led by an administrator appointed by the president.21