Throughout history, Palk Strait has been a bridge, not a barrier between the Tamils of the two countries. Let a Palk Bay Authority be formed, consisting of fisheries experts, fishermen representatives, the navy and the coast guard, and representatives of the two governments
Situated between India and Sri Lanka in the Palk Strait, Katchatheevu Island has become a focal point of political debate, especially as the BJP endeavours to gain traction in Tamil Nadu.
Katchatheevu is a small islet in the Palk Strait, connecting the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. In 1974 and 1976, both nations signed agreements demarcating the boundary lines between the two countries. Why is BJP raising the issue now?