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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Disanayake has increased the political stir by reaching the disputed Kachchathivu Island. He went to Jaffna on Monday (September 1) for the inauguration of some projects, but then suddenly planned to reach Kachthivu Island. There has been a long dispute between India and Sri Lanka over this island. Actor Vijay raised the issue of Kuthathivu after taking entry into politics. He had said that India should withdraw this island from Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan journalist Ajjam Amin has shared a post on the social media platform X. In this, he has shared the picture of President Disanayake. He is seen sitting in a boat with naval soldiers. Amin told through the post that Sri Lankan President Disanayak had gone to Kachchathivu Island. They before this projects in Jaffna Inauguration Arrived for
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Visited Kachchhatheevu Island TODAY AFTER INAAUGURUTING PROJECTS In JAFFNA, Reafffirming the Government’s Commitment to Safeguard Sri Lanka’S pic.twitter.com/lkz9zybapw
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Long dispute between India and Sri Lanka
There has been a long dispute between India and Sri Lanka over the island of Kachthithivu. It has the biggest impact on Indian fishermen, who have arrested the Sri Lankan Navy many times while fishing. Indian fishermen are also tortured after arrest. Now the Sri Lankan President has intensified the political stir in the south by visiting the island.
What was a compromise regarding the island of Kachthithivu in 1974 and 1976
- 1974 agreement: India accepted Kachtivu as part of Sri Lanka under the leadership of Indira Gandhi. Indian fishermen were allowed to attend fishing, net drying and attending the celebration of St. Anthony Church.
- 1976 Agreement: Fishermen from both countries were banned from fishing in each other’s maritime area, which increased the problem of Indian fishermen.
- Time present: If Indian fishermen cross the border, the Sri Lankan Navy arrests them. Along with this, the boat also seizes. According to Alajjira’s report, a total of 535 Indian fishermen were arrested in 2024.