Posted 4/1/2024, 12:37:00 PM
Opposition Questions if Modi's Stance on Katchatheevu Island Linked to Election Politics
- Opposition leaders cite 2015 MEA response stating previous agreements did not “cede” Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka
- They question if "change of stance" by Modi government related to "election politics"
- MEA response said island lies on Sri Lankan side as per 1974 and 1976 agreements
- Former ministers Chidambaram, Sharma and Ramesh criticize Jaishankar's remarks
- Congress alleges Modi speaking on Katchatheevu to divert from issues like Chinese incursions