Katchatheevu Row: A Lankan Island And Elections In Tamil Nadu
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The island of Katchatheevu, a disputed territory, was given to Sri Lanka by the Congress government headed by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi through an agreement in 1974
A tiny island between India and Sri Lanka on Palk Straight has become the hot button issue ahead of the general election in Tamil Nadu, where the BJP is trying to find a toehold. The island of Katchatheevu, a disputed area, was given to Sri Lanka by the Congress government headed by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi through an agreement in 1974. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now posted a message on social media saying the Congress has "callously" given it away.
"Eye-opening and startling! New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu. This has angered every Indian and reaffirmed in people's minds - we can't ever trust Congress," PM Modi posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"Weakening India's unity, integrity and interests has been Congress' way of working for 75 years and counting," he added, posting a report by Times of India that is based on based on an RTI reply Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai.
