Remarks from India on the Katchatheevu island were not “unusual” as it is election season there, said Douglas Devananda, Sri Lanka s fisheries minister. | World News
BJP has alleged that the Congress governments led by Nehru and later Indira Gandhi gave up the island under pressure from Sri Lanka. for more news, follow News18.com
A former Sri Lankan envoy has accused the BJP of exploiting the Katchatheevu island issue as a means to garner votes in the Lok Sabha elections. The envoy cautioned of potential issues arising if India were to violate maritime boundaries.
Current controversy should be seen as vote-bank politics, with little remorse shown for the loss of Indian territory or regard for the lives of our fishermen and fisherwomen