Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress and its ally, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, over the Katchatheevu issue and Shakti remarks. He accused them of keeping the country uninformed about the island issue and mistreating women. Modi specifically targeted the DMK for corruption, referring to them as a "family company" impeding youth progress.
Digvijaya Singh s Katchatheevu comment was heavily criticised by the BJP which said it was the same mentality with which ‘Nehru gave Akai Chin to China’. | Latest News India
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh refuted allegations against the Congress regarding the Katchatheevu island issue, calling them baseless. The longstanding territorial dispute between India and Sri Lanka over the island has become a focal point in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, with BJP and Congress trading accusations. Singh questioned whether anyone resides on the island, emphasizing that the claims against the Congress lack substance.