Sri Lanka tramples Indian fishermen’s rights, a challenge to nation: MK Stalin to Centre

The frequent imprisonments of fishermen, seizure of their boats and damage caused to vessels by the Sri Lankan Navy have shattered the livelihood of many fishermen who are totally dependent on fishing, Stalin said.

இலங்கை கடற்படையால் கைது செய்யப்பட்ட மீனவர்களை உடனடியாக விடுதலை செய்திடவும், இலங்கை வசம் உள்ள விசைப் படகுகளை விடுவிக்கவும் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கக்கோரி மாண்புமிகு ஒன்றிய அமைச்சர் @DrSJaishankar அவர்களுக்கு மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் கடிதம் எழுதியுள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/jXPzc7XyIS

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Even after repeated appeals from the Indian side, arrest of fishermen continue to take place and presently, 100 boats belonging to Tamil Nadu fishermen are held by Sri Lanka. The Chief Minister reiterated that the government of Tamil Nadu is keen on protecting the traditional fishing rights of Indian fishermen.

“The Sri Lankan Navy’s continued act of infringements upon the traditional rights of our fishermen in the Palk Bay area appear like a challenge to India,” Stalin told Jaishankar.

“I request that the diplomatic steps required in this regard may kindly be taken so that it does not recur.
I request you to direct the authorities concerned to take effective steps for the early release of all the fishermen and their fishing boats that were apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy.”