In a recent statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for allegedly “callously” ceding the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, citing a media report. The revelation, according to PM Modi, has stirred indignation among Indians, emphasizing a lack of trust in the Congress party. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi echoed these sentiments, attributing Tamil Nadu fishermen’s predicament to the Congress decision, aiming to garner political support in the state ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.The report, based on an RTI reply received by Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, sheds light on the 1974 decision by the then Congress government to relinquish control of the island. The BJP sees this as an opportunity to highlight PM Modi’s commitment to national interests, contrasting with the perceived silence from the Congress and its leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, on the matter. As the issue resonates deeply in Tamil Nadu, where sentiments regarding Sri Lanka’s treatment of Tamils run high, it has the potential to influence the political landscape in the region.This revelation adds fuel to the political fire, with PM Modi’s accusations against the Congress potentially reshaping the narrative in Tamil Nadu as parties vie for support ahead of the upcoming elections.
