Prominent figures associated with Kavaratti and the broader Lakshadweep region include:
* **Mohammed Faizal P.P.:** A prominent politician and Member of Parliament representing the Lakshadweep constituency. * **P.M. Sayeed:** A towering political figure who represented Lakshadweep in the Lok Sabha for ten consecutive terms and served as a Union Cabinet Minister. * **Sheikh Mohammad Kasim:** A revered 17th-century religious figure credited with popularizing Islam in the region and establishing the historic Ujra Mosque.
